São João Baptista, Tomar

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
Country:	Portugal
Categories:	churches
Styles:	Manueline
Dedication:	St. John the Baptist
Dates:	15th C
Status:	active
Visitor and Contact Information
Coordinates:	39.603109° N, 8.411708° W
Address:	Praça da República Tomar, Portugal
Phone:	24/932-24-27
Hours:	Tue-Sun 10am-7pm
Lodging:	View hotels near São João Baptista

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References

Frommer's Portugal, 18th edition.

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