--> The 12th century castle set on its hilltop overlooking Tomar. The castle was built by the leader of the Portuguese order of the Knights Templar, Dom Gualdim Pais, and served as the order's headquarters in Portugal Posted by Travel in Portugal on Sat, 21/12/2013 - 21:16 × Related images Loulé Castle Round church - Convento de Cristo - Tomar View from the Ramparts - Lisbon Castle Pena Palace from Moorish Castle - Sintra Lisbon Panorama - From the Castle Marialva Castle and Village