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	Tomar
		Tomar is located 34km east of Fatima and is famous for its Convento de Cristo, an artistic tour de force, which weaves together the military, religious and royal aspects of Portugal’s history.
		The Convento de Cristo is located in a delightful garden with spectacular views, about a 15 minute stroll uphill from the centre of town.
		The 12th Century Castle attached to the Convento stands prominent, and is a prime location from which to view the active streets and historic buildings.
	www.weddingsinportugal.com /destination_wedding_locations/costa_de_prata/tomar.html (308 words)

	Convent of the Order of Christ - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Convent of the Order of Christ (Portuguese: Convento de Cristo), in Tomar, Portugal, was originally a Templar stronghold built in the 12th century.
		From the outside, the rectangular nave is covered by abundant Manueline motifs, including gargoyles, gothic pinnacles, statues and "ropes" that remind the ones used in the ships during the Age of Discovery, as well as the Cross of the Order of Christ and the emblem of King Manuel I, the armillary sphere.
		Claustro de D. João III (Cloister of John III): Started under King John III of Portugal, was finished during the reign of Philip I of Portugal (also King of Spain under the name of Philip II).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Convento_de_Cristo (1762 words)

	Convento da Ordem de Cristo - Tomar, Portugal
		Built in 1160 along the most hotly contested Muslim-Christian border in Iberia, the Convento da Ordem de Cristo (Convent of the Order of Christ) in Tomar was built as a monastic fortress and a symbol of the Reconquest.
		The pillars of the central octogon and the walls of the ambulatory bear polychromed statues of saints and angels under exuberant Late Gothic canopies, while the walls and ceilings of the ambulatory are painted with Late Gothic patterns and panels depicting the life of Christ.
		The Chapter House Window and the West façade of the manueline nave of the church is visible from this cloister.
	www.sacred-destinations.com /portugal/tomar-convento-de-cristo-templars.htm (1706 words)

	Peru - Cusco: Iglesia y Convento de la Merced - CuscoWeb.com The Imperial City
		Tiene simplemente una torre con una campanilla de modelo barroco Cusqueño.
		En este convento hay un claustro que sirve como museo en el que se encuentra el vaso consagrado que se expone para recibir la veneración del creyente es de 1.2 mts.
		Alfonsina Barrionuevo escribió que "...tiene mil quinientos dieciocho diamantes y gemas de multa, seiscientas quince perlas, una amatista, un topacio, tres esmeraldas, muchas docenas de rubíes y algunas otras piedras preciosas".
	www.cuscoweb.com /cuscoinfo/cuscoinfo14.html (711 words)

	Hotel El Convento Old San Juan
		Located in the heart of Old San Juan, El Convento, a member of Historic Hotels of America and Small Luxury Hotel's of the World, has set new standards of luxury, comfort and service while preserving the unique character and mystique of the hotel.
		A former Carmelite convent built three hundred years ago, El Convento was completely refurbished with special attention given to the preservation of the original structure.
		The 2700 square-foot Salon Campeche, originally the chapel of the Carmelite convent, is a spectacular ballroom with a 48-foot vaulted ceiling, a wall of stained glass windows, and 12-foot wrought iron gates at its entrance.
	florida-keys.fl.us /reservations/hotelinfo/76345.html (978 words)

	Portugal > Travel > Costa Prata > Tomar > Portugal Info - Tomar
		The most important secret ceremonies of this Order took place in the "Charola", an octagonal chapel painted and carved in the Byzantine style and is the heart of the 12th Century Convento de Cristo much of which was built using the stone from Roman ruins.
		In this town is one of the oldest synagogues in Portugal that was built between 1430 and 1460.
		To the west of Abrantes is the small pretty town of Constância and the birthplace of Portugal’s famous 16th Century poet Luís Vaz de Camões.
	www.portugal-info.net /costaprata/tomar.htm (950 words)

	The Pentagram and the Templars
		Like many other visitors to the Convento de Cristo at Tomar, I was curious about the use of the pentagram on gravestones which (I presume) belong to brothers of the Order of Christ or their predecessors, the Templars.
		Pentagram on gravestones in the Claustro da Lavagem in the Convento at Tomar.
		The house is connected to the Convento de Cristo by the 17th Century aqueduct which runs 2m behind it, all the way to the Convento.
	www.thornr.demon.co.uk /kchrist/pent.html (999 words)

	Convento de San Francisco de Asis \| Old Havana Web
		At that time, the area where the convent was built reached to the edge of the bay, so the apse was practically over the water.
		In the second half of the 17th century a terrible hurricane wrecked the city and caused the loss of the tower, which had been built by the master architect Pedro Hernández of Santiago de Cuba.
		In 1841, by order of María Cristina de Borbón, wife of Fernando VII, the convent and the church were closed down and the altars destroyed.
	www.oldhavanaweb.com /churches_and_convents/convento_de_san_francisco_de_asis.html (509 words)

	San Juan Hotels: Hotel El Convento, San Juan Luxury Hotel
		Hotel El Convento is a luxury hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico that, for 250 years, served as the home to Carmelite Nuns in the heart of the city.
		Dining is a gastronomic delight at Hotel El Convento; you can choose from the casual patio restaurant, either of two outdoor café-restaurants or the tapas bar.
		Hotel El Convento is just 15 minutes from San Juan airport and five minutes from the cruise shippers.
	www.slh.com /puerto_rico/san_juan/hotel_ntopue.html (342 words)

	Flickr: Photos from César Augusto
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	flickr.com /photos/poesia (448 words)

	Pre-Meeting Tours
		Costa de Prata (Silver Coast) stretches along 200 kms in the centre of Portugal, north of Lisbon.
		Lunch will be taken in one of Oporto’s Wine Cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia, where the world famous Port wine, is aged in oak casks.
		Pinhão to Vila Nova de Foz Côa: This stage of the cruise goes to Barca D’Alva, passing yet more dams “Valeira” and “Pocinho” arriving at Barca D’Alva by mid afternoon.
	www.eacts.org /doc/5349 (1281 words)

	Tomar Portugal
		Zacuto published his Almanach Perpetuum in the 15th century, containing tables that enabled the Portuguese mariners to find their latitude at sea by declination of the sun.
		This Almanach was one of the navigational aids used by Vasco de Gama en-route to India.
		Near Tomar are a number of interesting towns and cities, such as the 12th Century fortress towns of Torres Novas and Castelo Branco.
	www.enterportugal.com /tomar.html (474 words)

	Trip Report: P.T. Vasudevan Travels to Portugal for Bioenergy Conference
		They established the beginnings of the Convento de Cristo, Tomar’s most famous landmark, on a hill overlooking the town.
		The Convento combines architectural styles from the 12th through 17th centuries.
		An ornate octagonal canopy protects the high altar of the Templo dos Templares, modeled after the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, and the grounds of the convent contain eight cloisters embracing a variety of styles.
	www.unh.edu /news/campusjournal/2006/march/032906travel.html (399 words)

	Hotel El Convento Old San Juan, _
		Located in the heart of Old San Juan, El Convento, a member of Historic Hotels of America and Small Luxury Hotel's of the World, has set new standards of luxury, comfort and service while preserving the unique character and mystique of the hotel.
		A former Carmelite convent built three hundred years ago, El Convento was completely refurbished with special attention given to the preservation of the original structure.
		The 2700 square-foot Salon Campeche, originally the chapel of the Carmelite convent, is a spectacular ballroom with a 48-foot vaulted ceiling, a wall of stained glass windows, and 12-foot wrought iron gates at its entrance.
	www.traveltoday.com /hotelinfo/Old_San_Juan/_/Puerto_Rico/76345 (736 words)

	Adventures of week 8
		The Convento de Cristo was begun in the 12C and only completed in the 17C.
		The church doorway, which is reminiscent of the Plateresque style in Salamanca, Spain, is by the Spanish architect Juan de Castilla.
		Castelo de Marvão - The late 13C castle standing on the western edge of the crag was remodelled in the 17C.
	webpages.charter.net /wrbauer/Portugal/week8.html (409 words)

	PEDROCHE EN LA RED - por Pedro de la Fuente Serrano
		Conventos Medievales en Pedroche (Revista Cajasur 1981), por Miguel Torres
		de Piedrasantas (del 7 al 12 de septiembre).
		VII Trofeo de Orientación Diputación de Córdoba, 30 de marzo y 1 de abril 2007
	www.pedrocheenlared.com (672 words)

	Hotel El Convento, San Juan, PR : Five Star Alliance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Located in the heart of Old San Juan, El Convento, a member of Historic Hotels of America, has set new standards of luxury, comfort and service while preserving the unique character and mystique of the hotel.
		A former Carmelite convent built three and a half centuries ago, El Convento has gone through many incarnations before a complete refurbishment carefully restored this historic hotel with special attention paid to the preservation of the original structure.
		There is something refreshingly different about El Convento, a small boutique-style hotel that celebrates the days of Old World style, creating a welcome atmosphere of sophistication without pretension, providing its guests with style and traditional hospitality.
	www.fivestaralliance.com /luxury_hotel/san_juan,_pr/hotel_el_convento (588 words)

	Tomar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Concelho de Tomar is a very nice Portuguese language site which has pages on the local monuments including some lovely pictures of the Convento de Cristo rising above the town.
		In the early sixteenth century, the Convento was extended greatly, illustrating the power and riches of the order at that time.
		Its chief glories are the the church and chapter house, built by John de Castilho in the exotic Manuelino idiom with luxurious carving - curiously nautical as well as oriental in feeling (presumably emphasising the order's connection with nautical exploration, as Tomar is inland).
	www.thornr.demon.co.uk /kchrist/tomar.html (570 words)

	The Knights Templar \| The Templars In Portugal \| templarhistory.com
		This particular piece of Templar architecture survives to this day and is not only a principle tourist attraction in Portugal, but is considered by many to be both a mystical and spiritual place.
		The castle itself is known by the name, "Convento de Cristo" and remains an impressive epitaph to Templar abilities in architecture.
		The last time the award of merit was issued was in 1987, when the Pontifical Order was presented to the late Fra Angelo de Mojana, the 77th Grand Master of the Knights of Malta.
	www.templarhistory.com /portugal.html (2810 words)

	El Convento Hotel and Resort
		The charming old world style decor and amenities of Hotel El Convento have long made this historic hotel an Old San Juan landmark for weddings and banquets.
		Our events team is thoroughly familiar with all the amenities for your event and we offer custom catering, music selection, professional photography, audiovisual facilities, valet parking, and can assist in any legal requirements necessary.
		From generation to generation, celebrate in the old world style with old world service at Hotel El Convento, where excellence is a tradition.
	www.elconvento.com /weddings (150 words)

	HISTORIA DEL CONVENTO
		Aldonza de Rivas y Ortega nació en esta Villa de Martos.
		Con motivo del IV centenario el 6 de Marzo 1994 la Comunidad junto con las cofradías del Monasterio organizaron cultos durante todo el año, clausurándose el 12 de marzo 1995, bajo la presidencia del Sr.
		Escudo de Cristo Redentor con dos hombres Cautivos, que representan la visión que Nuestro Padre tuvo al celebrar la primera Misa, y que está en el Convento de Santo Tomas in Formis, Roma.
	www.gratisweb.com /monjastrini/HISTORIADELCONVENTO.htm (247 words)

	portugal - photos of sightseeing in Portugal on Worldisround
		Church of Sao Joao Baptista on Praca de Republica.
		A view into the cloisters of the Convento de Cristo.
		Fountain in the cloisters of the Convento de Cristo.
	www.worldisround.com /articles/217248 (839 words)

	Convento de Cristo I - Architecture Photos - Arco-Íris Reloaded
		Trata-se de uma construção periurbana, implantada no alto de uma elevação sobranceira à planície onde se estende a cidade.
		Está circundado pelas muralhas do Castelo de Tomar e pela mata da cerca.
		Thank you for all your nice comments on the Convento de Cristo series.
	arcoirisreloaded.aminus3.com /image/2007-02-23.html (143 words)

	El Convento - San Juan - El Convento
		The City Is Rich In History And El Convento Has Emerged From A Magnificent Restoration As Its Principal Hotel.
		All data and pictures are displayed for El Convento, San Juan as a courtesy for Exploitz.com visitors.
		It is the responsibility of Exploitz.com visitors to verify all information when confirming your reservations with El Convento.
	www.exploitz.com /El-Convento-h-San-Juan-hotel-pr (309 words)

	El Convento Hotel and Resort
		Cristo Street is a shopping mecca, home to outlet shops and high fashion stores - Ralph Lauren Polo, Coach Leather, Dooney and Burke, Custo Barcelona, and Gant - and a myriad of antique and gift shops.
		At El Galpon, cigar lovers will find a wide selection to choose from, along with eclectic artifacts, handmade by local artisans.
		In La Calle Shopping Mall is Mascaras De Puerto Rico, home to one of the largest selection of handmade folkloric masks on the island.
	www.elconvento.com /shopping (236 words)

	Portugal Holidays: Tomar in Portugal
		The Convento da Ordem de Cristo is a powerful castle which is
		The Convento da Ordem de Cristo is a gem of the Manueline art.
		More about Convento de Cristo and the Knights of the Order of Christ.
	www.portugal-ferien.net /tomar_engl.htm (167 words)

	Log by Kitiara & Sal for Convento de Cristo [Tomar] (Virtual Cache) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		À medida que vamos andando pelo convento vamos imaginando as histórias de vida que por lá passaram, os seus hábitos, os 'enigmaticos' templários...
		De cada visita deparamos com algo que nos tinha escapado à vista das outras vezes.
		Já agora fica a dica para quem quer visitar o convento, aos domingos de manhã é gratuita.
	www.geocaching.com /seek/log.aspx?LUID=ce52dd0a-476d-4c1c-9f6b-567cb9a554b8 (168 words)

	Tomar UNESCO World Heritage Site Portugal
		CASTELO TEMPLARIO AND CONVENTO DA ORDEM DE CRISTO DE TOMAR
		In I983, UNESCO classified the Templar Castle and the Convent of the Knights of Christ in Tomar, a unique monument in the history of the western world, as world heritage.
		This heralded the beginning of the modern period, in which the memory of the Order of Christ persisted under the form of an honorary Order, of which the President of the Portuguese Republic is considered the Grand Master.
	www.manorhouses.com /unesco/whtomar.html (989 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Convento (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Find newspaper and magazine articles plus images and maps related to "Convento" at HighBeam.
		(JosÃ© SÃ¡nchez; monjas engaÃ±adas por empresario se amotinan contra obispo que busca desalojarlas de convento; SigÃ¼enza-Guadalajara, EspaÃ±a)(TT: Monsignor SÃ¡nchez's painful route) (TA: JosÃ© SÃ¡nchez; nuns deceived by entrepreneur rebel against bishop who intends to evict them from convent; SigÃ¼enza-Guadalajara, Spain)
		El Convento gets new life as Old San Juan Hotel.(Brief Article)
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Convento (188 words)

	Amazon.com: convento (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Convento de Cristo, Portugal Photographic Print by John & Lisa Merrill, 18" x 24" by AllPosters.com
		Convento Huexotla: Reflejo de la mística franciscana by Gabriela Urquiza Vázquez del Mercado (Unknown Binding - 1993)
		El Museo del Virreinato cierra la mitad de sus salas: el retiro voluntario afectó ya a 13 museos del Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia, pero...
	www.amazon.com /s?ie=UTF8&keywords=convento&tag=lexico&index=blended&link_code=qs&page=1 (379 words)

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