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It was 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. An exquisite architectural masterpiece that it's definetly worht seen.
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Nick: The Teacher
Name : Francisco Serrato
Age : 44
Born in: Portugal, living in the states.
Hobbies : teach, learn, play trivia with my sons, eat whatever my wife cooks,
believe
me, that could be quite a journey.
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