Convent of Christ
A former Templar fortress and convent on a hill above Tomar, begun in the 12th century and later the seat of the Order of Christ. Its round Templar church and the ornate Manueline window make it a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Where
- Tomar, Santarém, Portugal
- Grade
- UNESCO heritage
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 8 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 39.6036, -8.4193
Get the Convent of Christ stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Convent of Christ. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Santarém volume with your photos and a note.
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Questions
Where is Convent of Christ?
Convent of Christ is in Tomar, Santarém, Portugal. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Sanctuary of Fátima (22 km), Batalha Monastery (35 km), Alcobaça Monastery (48 km).
How do I get the Convent of Christ stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Convent of Christ and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Santarém volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Convent of Christ before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Santarém volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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