#happyinCRLTomarshare with us:

To fellow esnrs, dear friends, this is an im-portant event for our section! We became a part of this network very recently and so, to welcome our great friends and show the deserved hospitality is heart taken and grateful Challenge.Our goal is to show you all how amazing this city can be.We promise to do our best to make sure this is not the last time you visit Tomar.

The Templars might have had many se-crets, but their connection with Tomar was not one of them. To understand one is to understand the other. The city, cas-tle and monastery we know today were founded by gualdim pais, their leader and grand-master, as the Headquarters of the Templar Order in 1160.Legends talk of the treasures brought by the Templars from all around Europe, who were being hunted after the Or-der’s extinction in 1314, and found safe refuge here in tomar. So if you happen to find the Holy Grail while you’re here, remember: esn tomar is always open for donations!

WANT MAJESTIC MONUMENTS?Look no further. This castle was first the main defender of the tejo line that pro-tected everything north of the river during the Reconquista and then, the grounds of the convent/headquarters of the monk-knights templars. After the templars were turned into the order of christ (#portuguesestyle) the convent was expanded and became much of what we know today. Inside you can find some of the greatest pieces of art found in portugal.What about a church built after the holy sepulchre church in jerusalem? Or a showcase of grandiose nanueline style on a single win-dow? Or even hidden symbols of ancient alchemists?

IF YOU’RE INTO THIS STUFF, THIS IS YOUR SPOT!

GPS: 39.603851, -8.417981

A whole forest planted by monks... Now that’s something promising! It’s the biggest national green area in tomar and for sure it’s most beautiful.Inside you’ll find some peace and quiet (crl can be tough), perhaps in one of the many places and fountains the monks used to meditate like “charotinha”, a min-iature of the one at the convent, or the fountain of blood. Try to find the tanks that connected the water to the castle or even the reason why the water only flows during a certain part of the year.

GPS: 39.601321, -8.416114

The heart and central meeting point of the city.This square came to be as a part of the progressive straight streets design tomar has (especially when considering this is a medieval city).In and around “the square”, as people call it, are many of the main coffes.In the centre you can pay respect to the founder of our dearest city.

|| TIP - Ask a local about the secret of the statue.Trust us, you won’t regret it!

GPS: 39.603677, -8.415020

Tomar has an enormous variety of churches.From the church of st. john the baptist in the republic square, filled with unique art work from the portuguese renascence, to the oldest, the church of st. mary of the olive grove where gualdim pais rests. With so much templar symbolism and legends, one would have to spend a whole day inside to find it all out (no exaggeration).There are also many chapels with amazing tilled walls and breath-taking courtyard views.

GPS: 39.603706, -8.414772

|| SYNAGOGUEThe oldest in Portugal and only remaining example of the style|| PEGÕESAmazing example a renascence aqueduct, with a breath-taking view.|| MOUCHÃOA fluvial Island and riverside park. great place to re-lax and enjoy Tomar’s quaint atmosphere. Also the name of a great liquor, though. || LEVADA DE TOMARUsed to be one of the oldest factories and production centres in Portugal, built in an artificial island. Now a renovated museum celebrating art and innovation.|| CORREDORAThe main street in Tomar’s historical centre with cafés and shops. Here you’ll find all likely architectonical styles, from medieval houses to Art Nouveau Build-ings. || THE STREETSLet’s face it, Tomar is beautiful by itself. Some cities need lots of monuments but a stroll and a coffee in the historical centre is enough to fall in love with this place!

|| HOSTEL 2300 THOMARMORADA:

Rua Serpa Pinto nº 43, 2300-592 Tomar

CONTACTOS:

Telef. :249 324 256

Telem.: 927 444 144

E-mail: geral@hostel2300thomar.com

|| PENSÃO LUANDAMORADA:

Avenida Marquês de Tomar n.º 15,

2300 - 451 Tomar.

CONTACTOS:

Telef.: 249 323 200 | 249 322 145

Tomar is right in the centre of Portugal, meaning it’s easy to get to.

|| CARBy car from Lisbon, take the highway A1 up to Torres Novas, exit and then take highway A23 and then the highway A13 toll-free.If you come from Coimbra, take the motor-way A13.

|| TRAINSThere are direct trains from Lisbon,Tomar being the last stop (about 2 hours by regional train).From other cities you may have to change in Entroncamento, Lisbon or Coimbra B.

__ Find the secret of Gualdim’s Statue (mandatory)__ Eat “beija-me depressa”__ Try mouchão liquor

__ Take a picture harassing the statues in mouchão park

__ Kayak in nabão iiver

__ Go under “levada of tomar” while kayaking and get stuck__ Become a sloth under the sun in the campus’ lawn__ Climb all the way up to “nossa senhora da piedade”__ Go to a music show in “café dos artistas”__ See the sunrise from the castle

__ Cross the pegões aqueduct (while sober pls)__ Be on time for the sessions__ Go to “taverna antiqua” and drink “cágado”__ Forget to do something and have an excuse to return

__ Personal hygiene products

__ Fresh clothes for the day

__ Warm clothes for the night

__ Patience for our obsession with Templars

__ Fun and open spirit

__ towels

Tomar is an easy city to navigate.The city is divided into the old town west of the river and the new side on the east.The train and the bus stations arelocated on the west side, a 5 minute walk to republic square. Right next to these stations there are also wide parking spots.The city’s historical centre is mainly composed of perpendicular streets, so it’s easy to find your way.IPT’s Campus is on the East side of the city, about 30 min walk from republic square, 10 min by car.

|| POLICE STATION:(+351) 249 311 985

|| FIRE DEPARTMENT(+351) 249 329 140

|| HOSPITAL(+351) 249 810 100

||EMERGENCY NUMBER112

|| HEAD OF OCSofia Garcia_ #pipplongstockinganasofiacardosogarcia@hotmail.com(+351) 918 646 137

|| PROJECTS/EVENTSRita Cruz_ #picky rc.ritacruz@gmail.com(+351) 918 621 598

|| LOGISTICSIsabel Freire_ #goodattributesisamfreire@hotmail.com(+351) 914 386 541

|| PAYMENTSJoão Pedro_ #hobbitmateus.jp@live.com.pt(+351) 969 777 964

|| FRIDAY15H - Kayaking & Walking Tour

21H - Dinner * [ Estalagem ]

00H -Wig Party [ Mau Feitio Bar ]

* not included in the fee

|| SATURDAY09.00H - Welcome ceremony

09:30H - Plenaries

13:30H - Lunch

14:30H - Eduk8 Plenaries

19.00H - Free Time

21.00H - Dinner [ Jardim ]

23.00H - WARM UP_Get to know

party @Mau Feitio Bar

02:00H - Party Rio Bar

|| SUNDAY09:30H - Eduk8 Plenaries

13:30H - Lunch

14:30H - Eduk8 Plenaries

18:00H - Crying and want-

ing to stay in Tomar