Convent of Christ in Tomar (UNESCO/NHK)
Title
Convent of Christ in Tomar (UNESCO/NHK)
Convent of Christ in Tomar (UNESCO/NHK)
Date:
Tuesday, 5 November 2013
Tuesday, 5 November 2013
World Heritage Properties
Description
Originally designed as a monument symbolizing the Reconquest, the Convent of the Knights Templar of Tomar (transferred in 1344 to the Knights of the Order of Christ) came to symbolize just the opposite during the Manueline period – the opening up of Portugal to other civilizations. Source: UNESCO TV / © NHK Nippon Hoso Kyokai URL: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/265/
Originally designed as a monument symbolizing the Reconquest, the Convent of the Knights Templar of Tomar (transferred in 1344 to the Knights of the Order of Christ) came to symbolize just the opposite during the Manueline period – the opening up of Portugal to other civilizations. Source: UNESCO TV / © NHK Nippon Hoso Kyokai URL: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/265/
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NHK Nippon Hoso Kyokai
NHK Nippon Hoso Kyokai
Copyright:
© NHK Nippon Hoso Kyokai
© NHK Nippon Hoso Kyokai
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Language: English en
Editor: NHK Nippon Hoso Kyokai
Publisher: NHK Nippon Hoso Kyokai
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