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Unusual Attractions in Tomar

Tomar, Portugal

Convento de Cristo

The medieval castle built as headquarters for the Pope's secretive Knights Templar.

Tomar, Portugal

Museu dos Fosforos

Europe's largest collection of matchbox designs is a fascinating exploration of the cultural history of the world.

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Pegadas de Dinossáurios da Serra de Aire Natural Monument

The ancient sauropod footprints found in this former quarry are some of the largest in the world.

10 miles from Tomar

Barrenta, Portugal

Aldeia Artística (Artistic Village)

The walls of this small village have been turned into a living street art gallery.

18 miles from Tomar

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Pan Am Billboard

Some 4,000 individual tiles make up this striking blue billboard from the golden age of air travel.

18 miles from Tomar

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Fórnea de Porto de Mós

A naturally occurring amphitheater carved by erosion into the mountainside.

21 miles from Tomar

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