Zabytki w Évorze

Historic Monuments of Évora

Évora’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, features a dense concentration of monuments spanning over two millennia. This selection includes the 1st-century Roman Temple, the massive 16th-century Aqueduto da Água de Prata, and the medieval Cathedral of Évora, the largest of its kind in Portugal. The list also highlights Roman thermal baths discovered within the City Hall, defensive fortifications like the Fort of Santo António da Piedade, and ancient gates that once protected the Alentejo capital.

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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.

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Cathedral of Évora

The Cathedral of Évora is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Évora, Portugal.

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Roman Baths of Évora

A remnant of a time long gone, the remains of this Roman spa is one of the oldest proofs of ancient settlement in Évora.

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Aqueduto da Água de Prata

Completed in 1537 by architect Francisco de Arruda, this 18-kilometer Renaissance aqueduct supplied fresh water to the city. Its massive arches are uniquely integrated into the urban landscape, with houses and shops built directly into the structure in several sections.