The Convent of the Order of Christ in portuguese Convento de Cristo) is a religious building and Roman Catholic building in Tomar,Portugal, originally a Templar stronghold built in the 12th century. After the Order of the Knights Templar was dissolved in the 14th century, the Portuguese branch of the order was turned into the Knights of the Order of Christ, which supported Portugals maritime discoveries of the 15th century.
Posted on: Fri, 02 May 2014 15:21:23 +0000
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