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São João Baptista, Tomar

Photo © Filipe Ribeiro. View all images in our São João Baptista Photo Gallery.
Photo © Filipe Ribeiro.
Photo © Filipe Ribeiro.

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 on São João Baptista

Site Information
Names:Church of St. John the Baptist; Igreja de São João Baptista; São João Baptista; São João Baptista, Tomar
City:Tomar
Country:Portugal
cat:Churches
faith:Christianity; Catholic
style:Manueline
Dates:15th C
Status:active
Visitor and Contact Information
Address:Praça da República, Tomar, Portugal
Coordinates:39.603109° N, 8.411708° W  (view on Google Maps)
Opening Hours:Tue-Sun 10am-7pm
Cost:Free
Phone:24/932-24-27
Lodging:View hotels near this location
Note: This information was accurate when first published and we do our best to keep it updated, but details such as opening hours can change without notice. To avoid disappointment, please check with the site directly before making a special trip.

Map of São João Baptista

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References

  1. Frommer's Portugal, 18th edition.

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Article Info

Title:São João Baptista, Tomar
Author:Holly Hayes
Last updated:04/06/2009
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