Dimas Sequeira's photos

Crows Cloister.

Crows Cloister.

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This is one among several cloisters of Tomar's Christ Convent, UNESCO heritage since 1983. The cistern Is right below this cloister, and the well on the foreground made easier the access to the stored water.
Cistern.

Cistern.

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Rainwater was stored in the basement of Crows Cloister, within Tomar's Christ Convent, UNESCO heritage since 1983. HFW!
Refectory.

Refectory.

07 Apr 2023 7 3 153
Within Tomar's Christ Convent, UNESCO heritage since 1983.
Heating room.

Heating room.

07 Apr 2023 4 1 142
In the cold season it had firewood burning and monks went there to get warm. There are ducts in the walls to convey hot air to the cells. This room is located in the great dormitory of Tomar's Christ Convent, UNESCO heritage since 1983.
Great dormitory.

Great dormitory.

07 Apr 2023 6 3 152
Doors on both sides correspond to monks' cells. This is an interior view of Tomar's Christ Convent, UNESCO heritage since 1983.
Chapter House (1533).

Chapter House (1533).

07 Apr 2023 6 3 109
This part of Tomar's Christ Convent was started in 1533. However, King John III decided to suspend the works and it was never achieved. It looks like a ruin but what is missing was never done.
Inn's Cloister.

Inn's Cloister.

07 Apr 2023 11 5 185
One of the several cloisters of Tomar's Christ Convent (UNESCO heritage since 1983).
Main Cloister.

Main Cloister.

07 Apr 2023 8 1 192
One of the several cloisters of Tomar's Christ Convent (UNESCO heritage since 1983). HFW!
Chapter Window (16th century).

Chapter Window (16th century).

07 Apr 2023 5 1 140
I could behold this masterpiece of Manueline style in 1989. This year, it was being restored, and the best it could be seen was this image on canvas. This part of Tomar's Christ Convent (UNESCO heritage since 1983) can be seen from Saint Barbara Cloister.
Manueline window (16th century).

Manueline window (16th century).

07 Apr 2023 17 7 236
On the first floor of the Main Cloister of Tomar's Christ Convent, UNESCO heritage since 1983.
Round Chapel.

Round Chapel.

07 Apr 2023 11 5 184
It's part of Tomar's Christ Convent, UNESCO heritage since 1983. I saw it for the first time - on my previous visit, in 1989, it was closed for restoration.
Laundry Cloister (1426-1453).

Laundry Cloister (1426-1453).

07 Apr 2023 8 3 196
This is one of the few parts of the Christ Convent of Tomar which is medieval and had no significant improvements thenceforth. The whole convent became UNESCO heritage in 1983.
Manueline arch (16th century).

Manueline arch (16th century).

07 Apr 2023 6 1 161
Located at the Cemetery Cloister of the Christ Convent (at Tomar), classified as UNESCO heritage in 1983.
Grey heron.

Grey heron.

06 Apr 2023 10 4 251
Spotted on the edge of weir on River Nabão, at Tomar. HFW!
River Nabão, Mouchão Park and Sports Park.

River Nabão, Mouchão Park and Sports Park.

06 Apr 2023 6 1 211
A view from King Manuel I Bridge, Tomar. HFW!
Weir on River Nabão.

Weir on River Nabão.

06 Apr 2023 14 6 188
Seen from Mouchão Park, Tomar. HFW!
King Manuel I Bridge over River Nabão.

King Manuel I Bridge over River Nabão.

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On the right side, part of the weir can be seen. River Nabão is a tributary of River Zêzere, which is a tributary of River Tagus. The photo was taken from Mouchão Park. Mouchão is a regional word for fluvial island. HFW!
Mouchão's water wheel.

Mouchão's water wheel.

06 Apr 2023 13 6 208
Seen from the foot bridge over River Nabão, between Marquês de Tomar Avenue and Mouchão Park, at Tomar. HFW!
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