Countess's Tower

Category: Military Architecture > Tower

District: Santarém > Tomar > Tomar > Santa Maria dos Olivais

Location

The Countess Tower is located in the city of Tomar, in an area that serves as a natural crossroads for pedestrian routes. Positioned in the Santa Maria dos Olivais area, its location is strategic, facilitating the exploration of the city and its points of interest on foot.

A Connecting Point

The most striking feature of the Countess Tower is its function as a passageway. This point now allows for a fluid pedestrian connection between the emblematic Convent of Christ and its Templar Castle, the vast and lush Seven Hills National Forest, and the heart of Tomar's historic city center.

Historic Passageway

For a considerable period, the gate of the Countess Tower served as a boundary, limiting the continuity of routes between these important areas. Its recent opening represents an important milestone for the city, fulfilling a long-standing ambition to enhance and bring Tomar's vast heritage closer to its visitors and inhabitants.

Heritage and Nature

By allowing freer circulation, the Countess Tower enriches the experience of those exploring Tomar. It facilitates access to leisure spaces and contact with nature, such as the Seven Hills National Forest, while ensuring an organic connection with the classified cultural heritage. It is an invitation to enjoy the city and its surroundings in an integrated way.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt