The octagonal church was inspired by the Islamic Dome of the Rock shrine in Jerusalem , used by the Templars as their base of operations .
The Convento de Cristo is a testament to the Templars ' architectural abilities .
The octagonal church was inspired by the Islamic Dome of the Rock shrine in Jerusalem , used by the Templars as Templars ' base of operations .
The Convento de Cristo is a testament to the Templars ' architectural abilities .