Convent of Christ Library

The Convent’s Documentation Centre opened in 1985 as a result of the acquisition, donation and interlibrary loan of publications with interest to the study of the Convent of Christ. 

Portable computers may be used and an Access database is available.

Main themes and Target users

It is a multidisciplinary library within its own field. 

Holdings

About 1200 items covering different areas such as Architecture, History, Philosophy, Conservation and Restoration, Heritage, monographs, academic studies, amongst others. 

Conditions of use

For use and access to the library, permission is required from the Convent’s Director. 

General information

Location

The library can be found in the West wing of the Crows Cloister, next to the Administrative Services.

Opening hours

From 10:00 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 17:00
It closes at weekends.

Contacts

Igreja do Castelo Templário,
2300-000 Tomar,
T. +351 249 313481,
F. +351 249 322 730
E-mail: convento.cristo@igespar.pt

Access

Through the entrance to the Convent.