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Elvas Unmissables

Elvas serves as a premier example of military architecture, holding the title of a UNESCO World Heritage site for its extensive dry-ditch fortifications. This selection features the 17th-century star-shaped Fort Santa Luzia and the imposing Nossa Senhora da Graça Fort. The city’s engineering is further highlighted by the 16th-century Amoreira Aqueduct, which spans eight kilometers. Historic monuments like the Manueline pillory and the Baroque Sanctuary of Senhor Jesus da Piedade complete the architectural landscape of this border town.

Elvas Unmissables — Mappa
A

Pelourinho de Elvas

A 16th-century Manueline-style pillory located in the historic center. This stone monument features intricate carvings and represents the city's former judicial authority.
Alonso de Mendoza / CC BY-SA 4.0
B

Nossa Senhora da Graça Fort

The Nossa Senhora da Graça Fort, officially Conde de Lippe Fort and known historically as La Lippe, is a fort in the village of Alcáçova,…
Alonso de Mendoza / CC BY-SA 4.0
C

Fort Santa Luzia

Fort Santa Luzia is located in Alentejo, in the city of Elvas, district of Portalegre, in Portugal.
M. Ventura / CC BY-SA 4.0
D

Aqueduto da Amoreira

Designed by Francisco de Arruda, this 16th-century masonry aqueduct spans 8 kilometers. It features 843 arches across four tiers and was built to supply the fortified city with water.
LuisLC85 / CC BY-SA 4.0
E

Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Piedade

An 18th-century Baroque church located outside the city walls. It is the focal point of the annual Feira de São Mateus and contains a significant collection of religious ex-votos.
F

Forte de Santa Luzia

A 17th-century star fort that formed a vital part of the city's defensive system. It features a military museum, well-preserved bastions, and a central keep.
G

Padrão da Batalha das Linhas de Elvas

A monument commemorating the 1659 Battle of the Lines of Elvas. It marks the site of the Portuguese victory over Spanish forces during the War of Restoration.
Pelourinho de Elvas
A piedi
Nossa Senhora da Graça Fort
In auto
Fort Santa Luzia

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