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A hidden gem tucked away behind the waters of the Rio Nabão, adorned with beautiful azulejos tiles. The Santa Iria Monastery originated as a retreat for pious women in the heart of Tomar, on the banks of the Nabão River. In 1467, Dona Mécia Queiroz, the widow of Pero Vaz de Almeida, the estate manager, acquired the Santa Iria property from Prince Henry the Navigator and commissioned the construction of a house and chapel where she and her daughters could retreat. In 1523, at the request of one of the founder's daughters, the retreat was placed under the patronage of Saint Clare. In 1536, the chapel and retreat house were rebuilt and enlarged at the expense of Pedro Moniz da Silva, commander of the Knights Templar. This magnificent Renaissance-style structure, inspired by the Coimbra Renaissance school, dates from this period. The Church of Santa Iria has a rectangular floor plan and consists of the nave, the chancel, the sacristy, and the adjacent Chapel of the Valleys. The interior comprises a single nave with a coffered ceiling adorned with painted ornaments, and the walls are lined with diamond-shaped carpet tiles. On the Epistle side is the Chapel of the Valleys, commissioned in the mid-16th century by D. Miguel do Vale and originally dedicated to the Lord Jesus.

The city of Tomar was founded by the Knights Templar in the 12th century on land granted by Portugal’s first king. The order set up a convent on a hill and by the riverside plotted what would be the last Templar town in the world. The Convent of Christ is a World Heritage Site, with magnificent architecture perfected over more than 300 years. When the Order of Christ took over from the Knights Templat, Tomar was where many Portuguese voyages in the Age of Discovery were planned. And as the order’s governor, the world-changing explorer Henry the Navigator lived in Tomar and took charge of its expansion in the 15th century.

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As the ancient seat of the Templar Order, the city of Tomar has great charm for its artistic and cultural wealth. A visit to the Templar Castle and the monumental building of the Convento de Cristo is recommended

The Tagus Panoramic Trail practically always runs along the right bank of the Tagus, between Vila Nova da Barquinha and Foz do Zêzere, in Constância. It includes the Almorol Trail and the Constância Trail. This riverside route, much used by mountain bike lovers in the region, has been considerably improved with the construction of walkways, bridges and viewpoints that allow you to enjoy magnificent panoramic views over the Tagus River. This route is part of the Great Route of the Tagus (GR12), which in turn is part of the great European Route E7, an ambitious pedestrian route still under construction, which aims to connect Lisbon to the Black Sea, in Romania.