Convent of Christ
Including the Templar castle and the Convent of the Order of Christ -construction of which occurred between the 12th and the 17th centuries -, the monument inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List has one of the most expressive testimonies to the history of Portuguese architecture. Of particular note are the church’s Romanesque “charola”, the cloister of King D. João III, and the famous Manueline window in the Chapter House. This huge structure, including its seven cloisters and different monastic constructions, stands adjacent to the old wall – Mata dos Sete Montes, an area of significant natural and landscape value.
Visiting Hours
October to May
It closes on 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May and 25 December
Events held
Meals, receptions, conferences, music or poetry recitals, book launching, solemn acts, cultural activities, and exhibitions are held here.
Equipment available
100 conference chairs,
Different Areas
Friars’ Vegetable Garden
Area – 3400 m2
Standing capacity: 1000 persons Seating capacity: 500 persons.
Parade Ground | Convent’s Courtyard
Area - 3000 m2
As it is an open space, its use is subject to weather conditions.
Cloister of King João III
Area – 1225 m2
Hostelry Cloister
Area – 1036 m2
Raven’s Cloister
Area – 840 m2
It may be used for guided tours, special thematic visits, concerts, theatre, film shooting, different types of shows, cocktails, and for promoting products and services.
Micha Cloister
Area – 1044 m2
Friars’ Refectory
Area – 297 m2
Promotional events: for promoting products and services; promotional suppers in partnership with the Templar’s Tourism Region; support is provided for initiatives to be developed in the Convent such as international courses.
Carved wood Hall
Area – 196 m2
Oven’s Hall (with an annex)
Area – 196 m2
Cellar
Area – 297 m2
Scriptorium
Area – 176 m2
Chapel of the Magi
Area – 196 m2
Standing capacity: 120 people Seating capacity: 80 people in auditorium style.
Noviciate Hall 1
Area – 154 m2
Standing capacity: 80 people
Noviciate Hall 2
Area - 196 m2
Standing capacity: 80 people
Exhibition Halls (9 interconnected halls)
Area – 160 m2
Concert Halls
Area – 72 m2 (each)
Cafeteria (dining hall and kitchen)
Area – 225 m2 and 105 m2
Useful information
Contacts
Director: Andreia Galvão
Adress: Igreja do Castelo Templário, Tomar, Santarém
T. + 351 249 313 481
E-mail: geral@ccristo.dgpc.pt
How to get there
A1 Lisboa/Porto Motorway – Torres Novas exit; A23 motorway – Tomar exit – IC3 or EN 110 (main road)
Cafeteria
Open during the Monument’s visiting hours
Shop
Open during the Monument’s visiting hours
Advance reservations can be made at the Visitors Information desk.
Parking facilities
Free parking is available for cars and buses near the Castle’s entrance and in the North wing.
Payment options
Visa, ATM
Documentation available
Leaflets (in Portuguese, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese)
Access for people with reduced mobility
There is a special access for people with reduced mobility on the ground floor.