Tomar Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality and city in Portugal
About Tomar
Iria, a young woman, as rich in physical as in moral gifts, had a religious education in the Benedictine convent of Santa Clara. When the young woman reached adolescence, the Benedictine abbot, her maternal uncle, entrusted her education to the monk Remígio, who he considered worthy of such a delicate mission. She would early gather the sympathy of the nuns and the people of the village, especially the young men and gentlemen, who disputed among themselves the virtues of the novice; among whom stood out the young Britaldo who, surrendered to so much beauty, fell madly in love. Because she intended to dedicate her life to the service of God, she always rejected his loving proposals. Britaldo, mad with love, fell ill. Iria, moved by Christian charity, comforted him and convinced him of the i
Top Attractions in Tomar
Explore the best things to see and do in Tomar:
- ★Church of Santa Maria do Olival
- ★Convent of Christ and Castle of Tomar
- ★Festa dos Tabuleiros
- ★Synagogue of Tomar
Where to Eat in Tomar
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cervejaria do Fernando
- 🍴Chez Gilbert
- 🍴Taverna Antiqua
Where to Stay in Tomar
- 🏨Hotel dos Templários
- 🏨Residencial Cavaleiros de Cristo
- 🏨Residencial Luz
- 🏨Residencial União
Tomar Travel Guide Sections
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