Top Things to do in Evora District
The 10 Best Ancient Ruins in Evora District, Alentejo
Discover the best top things to do in Evora District, Portugal including Cromeleque dos Almendres, Centro Interpretativo dos Almendres, Escoural Cave, Termas Romanas, Villa Romana de Nossa Senhora do Tourega (Evora), Pedra do Galo, Arraiolos Castle, Castelo de Redondo, Cromeleque do Monte das Fontainhas Velhas, Hermitage of Santa Catarina.
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1. Cromeleque dos Almendres
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By 64mervinp - Boksburg, South Africa
Over 200 stones that were constructed similar to many sites world-wide including Stonehenge. Take a detour if you driving to or past Evora and enjoy the energy of our ancestors.
2. Centro Interpretativo dos Almendres
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4.5 based on 1,259 reviews
Reviewed By remcoh127 - Santa Barbara de Nexe, Portugal
The 8,000 year old, Cromeleque dos Almendres near Guadelupe (Évora, Alentejo) dates from the new Stone Age and Bronze Age. The double stone circle is made up of 95 egg-shaped megaliths and is located on top of a hill. There is a rolling landscape with cork oaks all around; the view is beautiful. The standing stones of the Almendres Cromlech are regarded as the finest example of Neolithic structures that remain on the Iberian Peninsula. Thankfully, the local government has not cordoned or fenced off the stones and visitors are free to wander around the entire site and even touch the stones. This relaxed approach extends to the management of the site, there is no entrance fee and the stones are open to visit at any time. You need a car to reach the stones from the visitors centre over a unpaved track of 4 km, walking is not advised because you share the track with cars. The atmosphere is peaceful and you experience a magical sentiment when think this was build 6.000 B.C.
3. Escoural Cave
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4.0 based on 73 reviews
4. Termas Romanas
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4.0 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By 927jimf
Uncovered Roman ruins. It is nice to see that Portugal is preserving ancient Roman History and had to dig through centuries of garbage to uncover these ruins. Much was original Roman works and some restorations. You can imagine what it was like here 3000 years ago.
5. Villa Romana de Nossa Senhora do Tourega (Evora)
6. Pedra do Galo
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Pedra do galo, locally known as pedra alcada is a natural monument that was also referenced in the past as a possible standing stone. This magnificent monument of very large proportions is located near by the village of santiago maior, in the municipality of alandroal, in the evora district and is not yet classified.
7. Arraiolos Castle
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3.5 based on 318 reviews
Reviewed By SylviaH666
Very interesting to walk up to the castle inside its walls. Plenty of wild flowers, peaceful and amazing views over all the surrounding countryside. The small town of Arraiolos is also worth wandering around. The painting on the Church wall of the dye vats sets the scene for a visit to the small museum to learn the history of the town and the art of rug making. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit here.
8. Castelo de Redondo
9. Cromeleque do Monte das Fontainhas Velhas
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3.5 based on 3 reviews
10. Hermitage of Santa Catarina
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3.0 based on 9 reviews
the temple, founded at the beginning of the 16th century, is included in the typology of Alentejo hermitages of the final gothic, of a single nave, preceded by a porch, now non-existent and covered by rib vaults. Although very ruined, it conserves murals of great interest.
