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This gallery of 103 photos accompanies our article on Convento de Cristo, a monastic fortress, symbol of the Reconquest, and fine example of Manueline architecture in Tomar. Built in 1160, the castle was first home to the Knights Templar and later to the Knights of the Order of Christ. Click any image to enlarge or start at the beginning for a virtual tour.
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