Tomar near from Lisboa

The city of Tomar about 40 miles from Lisbon, is a handsome small city, on the banks of the Rio Nabão.

The castle which was built in 1160 under Gualdim Pais, the fourth master of the order of the Templars. The grid of the downtown Rua Serpa Pinta, or the 'Corredor' as it is called, is the main pedestrian street in the old town and provides a stunning view up to the castle. in summer the cobbled boulevard is a must for tourists and locals sipping cooling coffee at the many outdoor cafes.