Location: Evora
Top Things to do in Evora
The 10 Best Historic Sites in Evora, Alentejo
Time seems to stand still in Evora, a well-preserved medieval town that features protective walls, a 13th-century cathedral, several palaces,and a 1st-century Roman temple. No surprise that the town center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Even though it’s kind of creepy, don’t miss the Chapel of Bones, where the remains of nuns and monks are arranged in a haunting mosaic.
Restaurants in Evora
1. Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora)
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4.5 based on 2,119 reviews
Roman-Gothic 12th century cathedral. Guard a valuable treasure. Spectacular visit the cloisters of the cathedral and coverage, with magnificent views of the historic center. Is part of the monumental complex as a Unesco World Heritage
Reviewed By IndySig - Indianapolis, United States
We enjoyed viewing and walking around this old beauty. The cloister area was interesting with the spiral staircase and beautiful vaulted roof. Plus, the Madonna and the crypts were fascinating. The views from the top were great of the city and the cathedral was interesting. A great visit.
2. Garcia de Resende Theater (Evora)
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
3. Muralhas de Evora
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4.5 based on 492 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
While visiting Évora, in the Portuguese region of Alentejo, it will be impossible to miss the ancient Walls! Nearly untouched after so many centuries ... The "Walls of Évora" are remnants of the Roman years in "Lusitânia", dating partially from the 1st century ... They were later rebuilt by Visigoths and Moors, until Portuguese King Dom Afonso IV, in the 15th century, ordered their enlargement, with the construction of new ramparts, towers and gates, setting the limits of the medieval town. As you will notice, with so many additions, it has characteristics from many different military architectural styles. If time is not a constraint, you can even try to walk the whole perimeter of the awesome "Walls of Évora"! Enjoy!
4. Porta da Lagoa
5. Aqueduto da Agua de Prata
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4.0 based on 444 reviews
Reviewed By MarkW55 - Castle Douglas, United Kingdom
The aqueduct built to supply the town with water in the 16th century still terminates in the northern sector of the walled town. Unusually, the arches of the aqueduct have been filled over the years with vernacular buildings and the vertical space for each cottage varies from low to high as you travel northwards to the edge of town.
6. Menir e Pedras do Vale dos Cardos
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Largo Dr. Mario Chico
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Largo Luis de Camoes
9. Porta do Raimundo
10. Cadaval Palace (Evora)
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3.5 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By 301ericw - Knoxville, United States
We paid 8 Euros per person to see both the Palace and Private Chapel. The residence was very interesting. It has a strange collection of eclectic art and artifacts. It’s a mansion that is still being used by the private owners. They vacation in the downstairs and the upstairs holds the collection. Some super cool old Louis Vuitton luggage worth seeing. I posted a good mix of what’s inside
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