Tomar feels as if it’s been plucked from a medieval epic and set down gently on the banks of the Nabão River. Located in the Santarém district, about 140km northeast of Lisboa, the magnificent ...

Gualdim Pais, a grand master of the Knights Templar religious order, put Tomar on the map by building the castle with Middle Eastern architectural techniques picked up during Holy Land Crusades.

With a rich culture, friendly people, affordable prices and a salty setting on the edge of Europe, Portugal understandably makes a rewarding destination for travellers.

Tomar is steeped in Templar history. Tomar, Portugal, was founded over 800 years ago. Tania Braukamper Tomar is a charming city located about 90 miles northeast of Lisbon.

Named Europe’s top hidden gem by HomeToGo, Tomar, Portugal offers affordable charm, stunning views, and deep-rooted history. Discover why this medieval city is the perfect summer 2025 getaway.

Its current owner, Hamilton White, spent years assembling the scattered pieces from the initial 1960 discovery in Tomar, Portugal, the site of a major Knights Templar stronghold.

Gualdim Pais, a Grand Master of the Knights Templar religious order, put Tomar on the map by building the castle with Middle Eastern architectural techniques picked up during Crusades to the Holy ...

The Knights Templar was a rich organization — both as a popular Christian charity and as originator of Europe's first great banking system.