Évora District Essentials
This collection spans thousands of years of Alentejo history, from the Neolithic Almendres Cromlech and Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro to the Roman Temple of Évora. The selection features the Gothic Évora Cathedral and the lugubrious Chapel of Bones, alongside Renaissance landmarks like the 16th-century Silver Water Aqueduct. Beyond the city limits, it includes the medieval fortifications of Monsaraz, Arraiolos, and Evoramonte, as well as the marble-clad ducal palace of Vila Viçosa.
A Roman Temple of Évora
The Roman Temple of Évora, also referred to as the Templo de Diana is an ancient temple in the Portuguese city of Évora.
B Cathedral of Évora
The Cathedral of Évora is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Évora, Portugal.
C Igreja de São Francisco
The Church of St. Francis is located in Évora, Portugal. It is best known for its lugubrious Chapel of the Bones.
D Giraldo Square
The main square of the town is a busy and beautiful place at the same time. Plenty of things and people to see here.
E Almendres Cromlech
The Cromlech of the Almendres is a megalithic complex, located 4.5 road km WSW of the village of Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe, in the civil…
Castelo de Monsaraz
A 14th-century medieval fortress built of schist and lime. It offers panoramic views of the Alqueva reservoir and the Spanish border from its defensive walls and keep.
G Paço Ducal de Vila Viçosa
The ancestral seat of the House of Braganza, featuring a 110-meter Renaissance facade clad in local marble. The interior houses extensive collections of tapestries, ceramics, and the royal armory.
H Aqueduto da Água de Prata
A 16th-century Renaissance engineering feat designed by Francisco de Arruda to supply Évora with water. Its massive stone arches span 18 kilometers and are integrated into the city’s urban fabric.
I Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro
Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro is a megalithic monument located in Nossa Senhora da Tourega, near Valverde, in the municipality of Évora,…
J Castle of Evoramonte
The Castle of Evoramonte, alternately spelled Évora Monte or Évoramonte, is a Portuguese castle in the civil parish of Evoramonte,…
Castelo de Arraiolos
A rare example of a circular medieval castle, built in the early 14th century under King Denis. It sits atop the Monte de São Pedro, overlooking the town and surrounding plains.
L Royal Palace of Évora
The Royal Palace of Évora, also known as the Royal Palace of São Francisco and the Palace of King Manuel I, is a former royal residence of…
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