THE GREATNESS OF EITTLE PORTUGAE 



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A WINDOW O:^ the: CHAPE:i. : THOMAR 



Thomar was the headquarters of the crusading knights of the Order of Christ, successors 

 in Portugal of the Templars. The remains of the ancient fortress monastery, with its wealth 

 of carving and exuberance of style, form one of the most remarkable sights in Europe. 



