Originally designed as a monument symbolizing the Reconquest, the Convent of the Knights Templar of Tomar (transferred in 1344 to the Knights of the Order of Christ) came to symbolize just the opposite during the Manueline period—the opening up of Portugal to other civilizations.
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Convent of Christ, Tomar
| Title | Convent of Christ, Tomar |
| Artist(s) | Unrecorded artist |
| Dates | 12th century |
| Places | Europe / Southern Europe / Portugal |
| Period, Culture, Style | Romanesque / Gothic / Manueline |
| Artwork Type | Architecture / Church |
| Material | Stone |
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Cite this page as: UNESCO, "Convent of Christ, Tomar," in Smarthistory, May 27, 2021, accessed February 21, 2025, https://smarthistory.org/convent-christ-tomar/.
