São João Baptista, Tomar

The Church of St. John the Baptist in Tomar. Photo

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Location map and aerial view of São João Baptista. For a larger interactive view, see our Tomar Map.
The Igreja de São João Baptista (Church of St. John the Baptist) in Tomar is a 15th-century church built by King Manuel I. It is worth a quick look inside for its black-and-white diamond mosaics and white-and-gold Baroque altar. One of the chapels on the right side of the nave is faced with antique tiles.
Quick Facts
| Site Information | |
| Names: | São João Baptista; Igreja de São João Baptista; Church of St. John the Baptist |
| Location: | Tomar, Portugal |
| Faith: | Christianity |
| Denomination: | Catholic |
| Dedication: | St. John the Baptist |
| Category: | Churches |
| Architecture: | Manueline |
| Date: | 15th century |
| Status: | active |
| Visitor Information | |
| Address: | Praça da República |
| Coordinates: | 39.603109° N, 8.411708° W (view on Google Maps) |
| Lodging: | View hotels near this location |
| Phone: | 24/932-24-27 |
| Opening hours: | Tues-Sun 10am-7pm |
| Cost: | Free |
Travel Resources
- Tomar Map - our detailed interactive map of Tomar, plus hand-picked links to more
- Tomar Hotels - check availability, maps, photos and reviews, and book at the guaranteed lowest price
- Tomar Restaurant Reviews - the best places to eat in town
Article Sources
- Frommer's Portugal, 18th edition.
Last updated on April 6, 2009.




