Portugal - Tomar - 2005

The Convento developed over the years into a massive cluster of interconnected buildings housing hundreds to thousands of people.  The main church is sixteen-sided, shown above, is awesome on the inside with eight massive stone pillars rising 40m or so surrounding the altar.  The Knights were a military order, which accounts for the large spaces and fortress-like look.  Even with a map, everyone gets lost inside the complex.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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