Central Portugal

Rural view from just outside Tomar

The less attractive rear view of Tomar's imposing Convento de Cristo

The central square in Tomar with the statue of Gualdim Pais, founder of the town and the 16th century Church of Saint John the Baptist

The 16th century church of São João Baptista in Tomar's town square.
Built between the 15th and 16th centuries the church has many interesting artistic details, like the flamboyant Gothic enterance and the Manueline tower with 16th century clock

Streets lined with Judas Blossom in the town of Tomar

The Igreja Matriz (parish church) in Lousa near Coimbra.

The town hall (camara municipal) in Lousa

Street corner in the town of Lousa

The Manueline styled tomb of King Sancho I in the (equally ornate) Igreja Santa Cruz, Coimbra

Section of the 16th century aqueduct in Coimbra which runs past Praca Joao Paul II