Dornes
Dorne, Ferreira do Zęzere 2240 - Portugal
Phone: +351 249 322 427
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The beautiful village of Dornes is located approximately 27 km northeast of Tomar and, although tiny, attracts thousands of visitors each year. Dornes is a peninsula on the shores of the Castelo de Bode Lake and has stunning views. One attraction is the five-sided medieval tower built by Dom Gualdim Pais (1118-1195), the founder of Tomar. Constructed in local ’schist’ stone and limestone, as part of the River Tagus defence line, it also offered protection for those exploring Zęzere for gold. It was converted to a bell tower in the 16th century. There is also a 12th century church.
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