Window of the Chapter House at Convento de Cristo
The Convento de Cristo is a veritable feast for the architectural senses. While I...
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Cloister of King John III at the Convento de Cristo
As I was exploring the Convento de Cristo. It became clear to be that...
Inside the Round Church of Convento de Cristo
I was very impressed with the round church of Convento de Cristo. I was...
Round Church of Convento de Cristo
It seems that I have arrived at an important location here in the Convento...
Church at the Convento de Cristo
The Convento de Cristo was larger than I thought it would be. I know...
Azulejo
I have seen various designs during my trip to Portugal. I have been exposed...
Claustro da Lavagem
While the Convento de Cristo seemed to be an imposing structure, it was easy...
Exploring Convento de Cristo
Convento de Cristo is a UNESCO World Heritage site in the municipality of Tomar....
Convento de Cristo
The Convento de Cristo in Tomar is the last of the three major monasteries...
Going to Tomar
I probably expected a more mystical experience when I visited Fatima but I guess...
Outside the Monastery of Batalha
I went away very impressed with the monastery of Batalha. Almost everything about the...
As Capelas Imperfeitas
It seems that I have finished exploring the monastery of Batalha. It is an...
Cloister of King Afonso
The monastery of Batalha is one of the most important gothic sites in Portugal....
Exploring the Royal Cloister
I was immensely impressed with the Royal Cloister. It seems like the builders really...
