The best walks and hikes around Beselga

The Sanctuary of Fatima, in central Portugal, is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the world. Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary Neo-Baroque style, with a 65-meter tower crowned by a large cross. It houses the tombs of the three shepherd children: Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta. Chapel of the Apparitions Marks the exact spot where the Virgin Mary appeared in 1917. An intimate space, frequently visited by pilgrims to pray and light candles. Basilica of the Holy Trinity Inaugurated in 2007, with modern architecture and a capacity for more than 8,000 people. It contrasts with the classical style of the Basilica of the Rosary. Sanctuary Esplanade Large square where Masses and processions are held, especially on May 13 and October 13.

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A rather old arched road and pedestrian bridge connecting the two banks of the Nabão River in the city of Tomar. It is said that the Romans first crossed the Nabão River on this site. It was rebuilt in the 16th century and widened in the 19th century, with the stone railings removed and replaced with metal ones. It was completely redesigned in the first half of the 20th century, with the railings renewed and widened, and the piers and buttresses stabilized. It makes a stunning photo opportunity, especially at dusk and from the nearby parks.

A hidden gem tucked away behind the waters of the Rio Nabão, adorned with beautiful azulejos tiles. The Santa Iria Monastery originated as a retreat for pious women in the heart of Tomar, on the banks of the Nabão River. In 1467, Dona Mécia Queiroz, the widow of Pero Vaz de Almeida, the estate manager, acquired the Santa Iria property from Prince Henry the Navigator and commissioned the construction of a house and chapel where she and her daughters could retreat. In 1523, at the request of one of the founder's daughters, the retreat was placed under the patronage of Saint Clare. In 1536, the chapel and retreat house were rebuilt and enlarged at the expense of Pedro Moniz da Silva, commander of the Knights Templar. This magnificent Renaissance-style structure, inspired by the Coimbra Renaissance school, dates from this period. The Church of Santa Iria has a rectangular floor plan and consists of the nave, the chancel, the sacristy, and the adjacent Chapel of the Valleys. The interior comprises a single nave with a coffered ceiling adorned with painted ornaments, and the walls are lined with diamond-shaped carpet tiles. On the Epistle side is the Chapel of the Valleys, commissioned in the mid-16th century by D. Miguel do Vale and originally dedicated to the Lord Jesus.

The city of Tomar was founded by the Knights Templar in the 12th century on land granted by Portugal’s first king. The order set up a convent on a hill and by the riverside plotted what would be the last Templar town in the world. The Convent of Christ is a World Heritage Site, with magnificent architecture perfected over more than 300 years. When the Order of Christ took over from the Knights Templat, Tomar was where many Portuguese voyages in the Age of Discovery were planned. And as the order’s governor, the world-changing explorer Henry the Navigator lived in Tomar and took charge of its expansion in the 15th century.

Construction started on it in 1593 by Italian architect Filippo Terzi and ended in 1613. The aqueduct is nearly 6 km long (3.7 miles) and for centuries remained the most important source of water to the monks who lived in the Convento de Cristo. Most tourists will actually be surprised to find such a huge structure in a small city like Tomar.

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With its two elegant limestone arches, this 16th-century bridge holds even older memories: it was once part of an ancient Roman road that connected Tomar to Coimbra.