Convento do Cristo (Convent of Christ)
Tomar · Portugal
From collectors
Convent of Christ is the name given to the monument ensemble consisting of the Templar Castle of Tomar, the Order of Christ convent of Rebirth, the conventual wall - now known as the Seven Hills Woods, the Immaculate Conception Hermitage and the conventual aqueduct also known as the Pegões Aqueduct. The castle had its foundation in 1160 and comprised the walled village, the yard and the military house and the knight's round-shaped Oratorium known as Charola, finished in 1190.
Hours of operation:
Summer (June to September) Monday through Sunday 09.00 (9:00 am) to 18.30 (6:30 pm) (last entry 6:00 pm).
Winter (October to May) Monday through Sunday 09.00 (9:00 am) to 17.30 (5:30 pm) (last entry 5:00 pm).
Closed on January 1st, March 1st, Easter, May 1st and December 25th.
Paid parking at the Cafeteria of the Castle to the east of the Convent entrance.
Another penny machine and token machine are at the Cafeteria of the Castle, about 1,000 feet east from the entrance to the Convent.
Admission: Adults €15, Seniors (aged 65 or over) €7.50, Young people between 13 and 24 years old €7.50, Under 13 free. You must pay admission to access the machines.
Machine 1 is at the restaurant entrance near the Micha cloister inside the Convent. Cost to press: €1.05 each design (€1 coin and a 5 Euro cent coin). Designs all have a beaded border with the Templar symbol and 'Tomar Cidade Templaria':
1. (H) Outside view of the Charola do Convento de Cristo.
2. (V) Templar Knight holding a sword.
Token Machine 1 is along the cloister wall across from the restrooms. Cost to dispense: €2 each design. (Machine accepts €2 coin, €1 coins, €.50 coins, €.20 coins or €.10 coins. Machine does not give change). Designs both with 'Convento de Cristo Tomar':
1) Obverse: Image of the Janela do Capítulo.
2) Obverse: Image of the inside of the church from a cloister.
Reverse of both designs: Outline of Portugal with 'Portuguese Heritage'.
G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 39° 36' 12" N Longitude: 8° 25' 12" W
Google Maps coordinates: JH3H+FX7 Tomar, Portugal
March 29, 2025. The Euro cent machine is rolling well centered excellent images with very slight tails on 5 Euro cent copper covered steel coins. Tokens are of great quality. MWHTH
Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
|---|---|---|
| Machine 1 - Entrance to Convent restaurant | 2 | Euro |
| Token Machine 1 - Outside along cloister by restrooms | 2 | Token |
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- Last seen Mar 2025
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