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The Order of the Temple had its origin in the East, with the objective of giving assistance to the pilgrims who headed to the Holy Land and the respective worshipping places. Therefore, the Knights of the Temple had direct access to these places of which the Holy Sepulchre, Jesus’ Grave, and the Dome of the […]
The Romanesque round church is a Roman Catholic Church from the castle (charola, rotunda) was built in the second half of the 12th century by the Knights Templar. From the outside, the church is a 16-side polygonal structure, with strong buttresses, round windows and a bell-tower. Inside, the round church has a central, octagonal structure, connected by arches […]
II – Order of Christ and Order of Aviz time of preparation for taking power 1320 Prince Pedro I is born 1325 King Dinis dies. King Afonso IV comes to the throne. 1336 Prince Pedro marries Constança, forced by his father 1336/55 Pedro and Inês love story and tragedy. 1357 King Afonso IV dies. Pedro I becomes King of Portugal. […]
In no other country in Europe to Cistercian exerted so undeniable and lasting influence in Portugal. Tarouca and Lafões are among the first Cistercian monasteries in Portugal. Followed them Santa Maria de Alcobaça, which soon became the most important Cistercian monastery in our territory and one of the greatest in Europe. Then the monks held a […]
The Templar order was suppressed throughout most of Europe from 1312–1314, but in Portugal its members, assets, and partly its membership were transmitted to the Order of Christ, created in 1319 by King Dinis. The Order of Christ moved to Tomar in 1357, which became its headquarters. One of the most important Grand Masters of the Order was Prince Henry the Navigator, […]
The convent stands apart from the whole town, and although some dislike the implantation of new hotels by its side, they can always enjoy the interesting homes of the 18th century, the “guillotine” windows and the magnificent Manueline portal of the main church. It is one of the most fascinating pieces of Gothic and Manueline architecture within […]
Background and creation In the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, the Knights Templar helped the Portuguese in the battles against the Muslims, receiving as a reward extensive areas and political power. The castles, churches and villages thrived under its protection. In 1314, Pope Clement V of French origin and Philip IV of France, tried to completely […]
During the night and throughout the next day, as many as 5000 more Castilians were killed by the neighbouring towns’ villagers; according to Portuguese tradition surrounding the battle, there was a woman called Brites de Almeida, the Padeira of Aljubarrota (the baker-woman of Aljubarrota), said to be very tall, strong, and to possess six fingers on each hand, […]
The Battle of Aljubarrota was a battle fought between the Kingdom of Portugal and the Crown of Castile on 14 August 1385. Aljubarrota is near Alcobaça. Forces commanded by King John I of Portugal and his general Nuno Álvares Pereira, with the support of English allies, opposed the army of King John I of Castile with its Aragonese, Italian and French allies at São Jorge place, between […]
John I of Portugal (Lisbon, April 11, 1357 – Lisbon, 14 August 1433), was the tenth King of Portugal and the first of the Avis Dynasty, surnamed The Good Memory for your legacy. Illegitimate child (bastard) of King Pedro I, Master of the Order of Avis (based in Avis, Alentejo), as king following the crisis […]
