- Convento de Cristo
The Convent of Christ was originally founded by the Templar Knights in 1118 and in 1319 fell under the Order of Christ. The 16-side polygonal church was built in the 12th century... Now that is old. - Claustro do Cemitério
The Gothic Cloister of the Cemetery was built in the 15th century under Henry the Navigator. One of the tombs is of Diogo da Gama, the brother of Vasco. - Claustro do Cemitério
The tiles are from the 16th century. - Portocarreiros Chapel
They had one job ... This chapel was built in 1626 by Antonio Portocarreiro, his wife and children. - Claustro da Lavagem
This two-storey Gothic cloister built in 1426-1453 under Henry the Navigator was used for washing the garments. - Sacristia Nova
The New Sacristy (under Prince Henry the old Chapter House) was built by Francisco Lopes in the late 16th century. The vaulted ceiling is from the time of the Spanish Philips and shows a cross, the armillary sphere and the royal arms. - Charola - the round Templar church
This Templar church was built in the late 12th century and is inspired by the Temple in Jerusalem. Fresco and secco paintings as well as the carved woodwork was added later, in 1510-1515 under King Manuel. - Charola - the round Templar church
I'm not a fan of gold, but these painted walls are just magnificent. - Charola - the round Templar church
- Charola - the round Templar church
The gothic/manueline sculptures and paintings were added by King Manuel I. - Charola - the round Templar church
- Organ pipe
A giant organ pipe (75 cm in diameter and 11,5 m tall) is all that is left of a 16-century organ. - 12th and 16th century meet
The arch that connects the 12th century Charola and the early 16th century nave. - Charola - the round Templar church
Wonderful pained walls - Charola - the round Templar church
The round church as seen from the nave - Details in the nave
Manueline details in the church nave - Manueline design
Ooooh, I love the Manueline design. Especially the belt/garter around the tower. - Manueline design
The Manueline ornaments are just insanely beautiful. - Janela do Capítulo
The famous Manueline Window of the Chapter House (1510-1513) is best seen from the Saint Barbara Cloister. The human figure in the bottom of the window probably represents the designer, Diogo de Arruda. - Janela do Capítulo
Incredible details in the window decoration. - Claustro Principal
The Main cloister was built in the 16th century and is considered a masterpiece of European Renaissance inspired by Italian architecture. - Claustro Principal
Every cloister is different, this 16th century (1557-1591) Main Cloister was built in Renaissance style. It is also called Claustro de D. João III, cloister of John III. - Noviciate
The Noviciate was completely separated from the rest of the Convent. - The Virgin and Child
Gothic depictions of Virgin Mary were quite realistic. - The Virgin and Child
There was an exhibition of Gothic statues and I havve no idea why Baby Jesus is stabbing Mary in the heart... - The Virgin and Child
Yup, very realistic statues. I have no idea how it escaped being ... dressed ... in the following centuries. - Holy Trinity
- Holy Trinity
- A dragon?
This poor creature was slain by Saint George, so it's probably some kind of a dragon. - Refectory
The refectory was build in 1535-1536. - The kitchen
- Claustro dos Corvos
This Ravens' Cloister, built between 1537 and 1546, was used as a retreat, for reading and prayer. On the south side, there was a library and a scriptorium. - Aqueduct
I love how the aqueduct (1597) is incorporated into the building. - Olive oil cellar
This is the Count of Tomar's Olive oil cellar. - Baker's oven
- Claustro da Hospedaria
This Hosterly Cloister was a place for visitors. - Charola - the round Templar church
The Charola from the outside - Convento de Cristo
The view from the castle walls.