Levada de Tomar Cultural Complex
Complexo Cultural da Levada
An industrial heritage complex on the Nabão River, converted from medieval mills, an oil press and an old power station, telling the town's thousand-year history of water power.
The Levada is a water channel on the Nabão River. From the 12th century it powered mills, oil presses and sawmills, and in the 20th century a hydroelectric station was added, making it the industrial heart of Tomar. The restored buildings now form a cultural complex that displays water mills, old generators and archaeological finds, and there are cafés and paths along the river. It lies between the old town and the river, about a 5-minute walk from Praça da República. Admission to the exhibits is low-cost or free, and opening hours follow the schedule published by the site.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun about 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Church of São João Baptista & Praça da República
- Rua Serpa Pinto & Old Town
- Tomar Synagogue
- Mouchão Park
- Match Museum
- Church of Santa Maria do Olival
- Hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Conceição
- Tomar Castle