One of the main attributes of the Charola or Round Church in the Convent of Christ in Tomar, is its profuse and exuberant architecture and decoration, just like this amazing balcony and the surrounding areas. This is a supreme example of the Portuguese architectural ornamentation called Manueline Style, that was inspired in the Portuguese maritime discoveries throughout the world, which in turn can be regarded as greatest endeavour embarked by Portugal in its entire history.
Exuberant architecture and decoration inside Charola in the Convent of Christ, which is also known as Round Church
These amazing decorations at Charola at the Christ's Convent in Tomar are supreme examples of the Manueline Style
It's hard to imagine that inside the Round Church (Charola) at the Convent of Christ in the City of Tomar, there is such an amazing array of architectural beauty
The Round Church also known as Charola is a magnificent architecture masterpiece that started in the 12th century, and the decoration used in the Charola is the reflection of the order of the Knights Templars’ and the order of Christ wealth. As you can see in the paintings and architectural decorations below, the motifs used were essentially based on biblical scenes.
These are paintings of the Round Church (Charola) in the City of Tomar in Portugal, created in the 16th century and the themes are basically Biblical scenes.
The architecture used in the Round Church in Tomar stands up for its rich embellishment. Here you can see an inspiring high altar as if it was a temple within another temple
You have seen the Round Church or Charola in the inside, and now you can see how it looks on the outside.
Charola or Round Church at the Convent of Christ in Tomar (Convento de Cristo) is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage and it was built in the 12th century, apparently to emulate the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The Round Church (Charola) has sixteen sides externally but internally is an octagonal and decorated with paintings from the 16th century. In addition, the central area of Charola is exuberantly decorated in the Manueline style, which is the unique Portuguese Gothic style, that incorporates motifs brought from the maritime travels of the Portuguese navigators around the world, among them Vasco da Gama and Pedro Alvares Cabral.
This is an internal photo of Charola or Round Church at the Convent of Christ in Tomar. Among other architecture marvels, visitors can see 16th century paintings by Portuguese artists
This is the centre of the Round Church (Charola) at the Convento of Christ, sumptuously decorated in the Manueline Style, which incorporates elements of the Portuguese maritime discoveries
This is Charola or Round Church outside the Convent of Christ in the City of Tomar. Externally, Charola has sixteen sides (polygonal), but internally is an octagonal