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Where to eat Pizza food in Tomar: The Best Restaurants and Bars
", Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa,"
"Take a day trip to the nature park Serras de Aire and encounter something truly from another time. Imagine walking amongst the dinosaurs as you witness the world’s largest and most important collection of sauropod footprints. For a short diversion from your pilgrimage, we recommend visiting this fascinating site."
"This charming spot is part cafe, part wine bar, and celebrates all things Lusitano (Portuguese). This is the place to come for doces conventuais (convent sweets; €1 to €1.20) or a good selection of Portuguese..."
"As you tour this geological gem, the local guide will likely tell you of its accidental discovery and the legend behind its name. Marvel at this remarkable earthly creation as you explore limestone galleries like the “Shepherd’s Room”, “Flawed Chapel,” and “Nativity Scene.” With a constant temperature of 18°C (about 64°F) all year round, the caves are a hospitable and safe destination to visit any time. See tours that visit Fátima"
"High above the modern-day town of Ourém is the hilltop abode of Count Afonso. Step back into time as you tour the sprawling castle grounds completely rebuilt in the 15th century using typical Italian military architectural styles of the time. If you have proper walking shoes on, we suggest you head to the top to see panoramic views."
"Take a day trip to the nature park Serras de Aire and encounter something truly from another time. Imagine walking amongst the dinosaurs as you witness the world’s largest and most important collection of sauropod footprints. For a short diversion from your pilgrimage, we recommend visiting this fascinating site."
"Take a day trip to the nature park Serras de Aire and encounter something truly from another time. Imagine walking amongst the dinosaurs as you witness the world’s largest and most important collection of sauropod footprints. For a short diversion from your pilgrimage, we recommend visiting this fascinating site."
"Wrapped in splendour and mystery, the Knights Templar held enormous power in Portugal from the 12th to 16th centuries, and largely bankrolled the Age of Discoveries. Their headquarters sit on wooded slopes above the town and are enclosed within 12th-century walls. The UNESCO World Heritage–listed Convento de Cristo is a stony expression of magnificence, founded in 1160 by Gualdim Pais. It has chapels, cloisters and choirs in diverging styles, added over the centuries by successive kings and Grand Masters."
"Although a small town, Tomar plays a large role in a very important stage of Portuguese history, with links to the Knights Templar and the Discoveries, and remains an attractive and interesting place to visit."
"We came back to the Center of Portugal to the legendary town of the Knights Templar to get lost in the Covento de Cristo. This Unesco World Heritage site is the highlight of my trip to Portugal."