Town Hall Building (Tomar)

Category: Civil Architecture > Building

District: Santarém > Tomar > Tomar > Centro Histórico

Location

In Praça da República (Republic Square), in front of the Church of São João Batista (Saint John the Baptist), in a place with a history linked to the old free fairs.

History

Built in the 16th century by King Manuel I, it was later remodeled in a Mannerist style, maintaining symbols of the king, such as the Cross of Christ and the Armillary Sphere.

Architecture

- Main facade with three high arches and an elegant gallery.

- View of the square from balconies on the upper floor.

- Rear facade with harmonious arcades, forming open balconies.

Interior

Noble hall with an old coat of arms of the city and spaces used for exhibitions.

Setting

Privileged view of the Mata dos Sete Montes (Seven Hills Forest), the Convent of Christ, and the Templar Castle.