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2 ore – 2 h 30 min
Activitate Lisbon, Portugal
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The Templars are one OF the most fascinating and mysterious military orders in history, and Portugal has played a significant role in their existence. A tour of the archaeological sites of the Templars in Portugal offers an exciting opportunity DE explore this legacy and dive into stories of courage, religion and power.
On the Templar Knights Tour, we will visit monuments related to one of the most intriguing religious and military orders in the world: the Order of the Knights of the Temple of Solomon. History has been a mystery POR many centuries. Even today, there is still much to be discovered.
The Templar Knights’ Ore DEm was founded DA in the early 12th century with the aim OF protecting the Holy Sepulchre and Christian pilgrims on their way to the Holy Land; the name comes DE its original seat – the Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem. It was these powders OF pink knightly monks who helped the first king of Portugal in the war against the Moors during the "Christian Reconquest".
Vârste: Adulți (13–95 ani)
Aqueduto dos Pegoes
15 min
The Pegões Aqueduct is undoubtedly a must-see on a Templar itinerary in the Middle Tagus : for its monumentality, its surroundings, and for being the perfect spot to watch the sunset. At the Superstar of the vault of the access tower, we can see the engraved Cross of the Order of Christ and the first sketches of the project, which date back to the 16th century and were designed by Filippo Terzi, also the master builder of the Convent of Christ.
It is one of the largest and most imposing Portuguese aqueducts, and the connection between the two monuments is unavoidable, as the approximately 6 - kilometer construction, built in the 16th and 17th centuries, was intended to supply water to the Convent
Tomar
2 ore
Stroll through the historic center of Tomar and visit some of its most interesting monuments; the churches of ‘São João Baptista’ and ‘Santa Maria do Olival’ and the oldest synagogue in Portugal.
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Built by Grand Master D. Gualdim Pais, in 1160, as the headquarters of the religious and military order of the Knights Templar.
Convento de Cristo
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After the extinction of the Knights Templar in 1312, King D. Dinis created a new religious militia, the Military Order of Our Lord Jesus Christ, stating the need to defend Portugal from the Moors.
The headquarters of the Order of Christ was created in the former headquarters of the Knights Templar in 1357, where it will remain for centuries. Considered one of the largest monastic complexes in Europe, it was classified by UNESCO as a world heritage Menu publisher in 1983.
During the visit you will see; Charola, the round temple of the Knights Templar; the western window, unique in the world and designed in Portuguese late Gothic style and the main cloister, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture.
Constancia
45 min
visit a small typical Protuguesa village, with just a few hundred inhabitants, to taste a traditional conventual sweet from the region; the Cheeses from Heaven, made by the Carmelite sisters.
30 min
The castle was rebuilt in 1171 by the first Templar Grand Master Gualdim Pais. Since it was built on an island in the middle of the Tagus River, access would have to be done by boat
Poți fi preluat de la cazare sau poți veni direct la punctul de întâlnire.
Next to the Lisbon Tourism Kiosk
Next to the Lisbon Tourism Kiosk
și încă 123 de locuri de preluare
The translation can begin anywhere within the city DE Lisbon.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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| Cu cel puțin o zi înainte | 100% |
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child seats, mandatory by law, upon request in advance
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Heritage of Templar Knights Private OneDEDay Tour
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