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posted by DCveR at 10:46 AM
Sunday, May 21, 2006
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5 Comments:
wonderful structure - and the paving (cobblestones I assume?) is wonderful too. do you know if there is a religious/symbolic reason for it's untraditional shape?
hayden: Traditionally it is said that the round churches were Templars' churches, although not all of their churches were round. Some historians claim it was a way to emulate Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. And yes, the pavement is made of cobblestones, like in most of Lisbon's pedestrian areas and sidewalks.
all things Templar are getting a lot of attention due to the Da Vince Code. I read somewhere that the "Convento de Cristo" in Santarém was the former headquarters of the Knights Templar in Portugal. Do you have any further info on that?
The Hindus here have lots of round wooden temples with windows all around.
When I was a child I used to think they were round houses.
coffee addict: Convento de Cristo in Tomar, Santarém district. This wikipedia entry is quite good, but if you've never been there you should start planning a visit. That 360portugal site also has a very thorough coverage on that convent.
GG: Welcome back!!! Now that you mention it, I've never visited a Hindu temple.
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