Convent of Christ, Tomar is a landmark in Tomar, Santarém District, Portugal, and a filming location for Damsel (2024) and The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018). It was designed by Diogo de Arruda, Juan de Castillo, Diogo de Torralva, Filippo Terzi, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Location: Tomar, Santarém District, Portugal
Verified facts
- Located in Tomar, Santarém District
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11636, SRC-11637, SRC-13585 - Appeared in Damsel (movie, 2024)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11636, SRC-11637, SRC-13315 - Appeared in The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (movie, 2018)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11638, SRC-11639, SRC-13316 - Designed by Diogo de Arruda, Juan de Castillo, Diogo de Torralva, Filippo Terzi
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16036, SRC-16561, SRC-17278 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (1983); Portuguese National Monument (classified 1907)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16036, SRC-16561, SRC-17278
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11636 — https://www.atlasofwonders.com/2024/03/where-was-damsel-filmed.html (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11637 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damsel_(2024_film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11638 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_Who_Killed_Don_Quixote (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11639 — https://portugalfilmcommission.com/en/films/o-homem-que-matou-dom-quixote/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13315 — Jornal Cidade de Tomar — Damsel: a Donzela, filmado no Convento de Cristo (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13316 — Médio Tejo — Tomar: Filme sobre D. Quixote está a ser rodado no Convento de Cristo (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13585 — UNESCO World Heritage Centre — Convent of Christ in Tomar (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16036 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convent_of_Christ_(Tomar) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16561 — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convento_de_Cristo (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17278 — https://www.e-cultura.pt/patrimonio_item/2303 (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Damsel filmed?
Convent of Christ, Tomar, in Tomar, Santarém District, is a real-world filming location used for Damsel. This property has also appeared on screen in The Man Who Killed Don Quixote.
Where was The Man Who Killed Don Quixote filmed?
Convent of Christ, Tomar, in Tomar, Santarém District, is a real-world filming location used for The Man Who Killed Don Quixote. This property has also appeared on screen in Damsel.
Who designed Convent of Christ, Tomar?
Convent of Christ, Tomar was designed by Diogo de Arruda, Juan de Castillo, Diogo de Torralva, Filippo Terzi.
Where is Convent of Christ, Tomar located?
Convent of Christ, Tomar is located in Tomar, Santarém District.