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Tomar
Spring and autumn for mild weather; the Festa dos Tabuleiros street festival is held every few yearsBest time
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Tomar is a small city in central Portugal built around the Convento de Cristo, a UNESCO World Heritage castle-convent founded by the Knights Templar in the 12th century. The old town spreads along the Rio Nabao below the hilltop convent.
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Tomar is a small city in central Portugal built around the Convento de Cristo, a UNESCO World Heritage castle-convent founded by the Knights Templar in the 12th century. The old town spreads along the Rio Nabao below the hilltop convent.
Country: PortugalLanguage: PortugueseCurrency: Euro (EUR)Time zone: WET (UTC+0)
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Tomar is a small city in central Portugal built around the Convento de Cristo, a UNESCO World Heritage castle-convent founded by the Knights Templar in the 12th century. The old town spreads along the Rio Nabao below the hilltop convent.
Best forConvento de Cristo and Templar history; a quieter alternative base to Fatima or Coimbra
When to goSpring and autumn for mild weather; the Festa dos Tabuleiros street festival is held every few years
Getting aroundWalkable historic centre; train station with connections toward Lisboa and Coimbra; regional buses
Where to stayThe old town near the Nabao river, within walking distance of the Convento de Cristo
Maybe skip ifYou want nightlife or a coastal setting
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