Top Things to do in Evora District
What to do and see in Evora District, Alentejo: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Evora District, Portugal including Celeiro Comum de Evoramonte, Capela dos Ossos, Rocha da Mina, Muralhas de Evora, Urban and Traditional Center of Monsaraz, Pateo de Sao Miguel, Jardim das Casas Pintadas, Convent of S. Francisco (Montemor-o-Novo), Santuario de Nossa Senhora de Aires, Convent of Chagas (Vila Vicosa).
Restaurants in Evora District
1. Celeiro Comum de Evoramonte
2. Capela dos Ossos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,483 reviews
The walls and pillars of the chapel, built in the century XVII, are lined with thousands of human bones and skulls. Ceilings with murals realtivas death. Written on a plaque next to the door, the phrase "We bones that are here for your hope", reminds us how fleeting passage through life.
Reviewed By jonahNJ - Pennington, United States
The one place I was really looking forward to visiting in Portugal was the Chapel of The Bones. Once inside this relatively small chapel, it exceeded my expectations! Note that the chapel is small, so there is a staggering of groups admitted to the chapel. However, the visitors moved along well during my visit. Just outside of the chapel is a poem which compels travelers to ponder their existence. If that was not enough of a prompt, just over the entrance to the chapel is the engraved warning “Nós ossos que aqui estamos pelos vossos esperamos” which loosely translates to “We bones that are here, we are waiting for yours." I then entered the chapel and sure enough all of the walls and pillars are covered in a variety of human bones and skulls. Skulls are also used to trim portions of the ceiling. During my visit, I learned that approximately 5,000 skeletons from church cemeteries in Evora were used to “decorate” the chapel. Visiting this small chapel was one of the most surreal experiences of my life and a must see for visitors to Evora.
3. Rocha da Mina
4. Muralhas de Evora
Overall Ratings
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!
5. Urban and Traditional Center of Monsaraz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By 323MarcK - Bremen, Germany
Another time travel spot to visit. Impressive located on top of a mountain with an amazing view over the region Alentejo. Especially in the evening when most of the tourists are gone you can catch up the certain flair.
6. Pateo de Sao Miguel
7. Jardim das Casas Pintadas
8. Convent of S. Francisco (Montemor-o-Novo)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By JeffW588 - Corpus Christi, United States
This is a nice place to visit and the Gothic Church has some very interesting art. It is one of the most highly visited areas next door to Chapel of Bones.
9. Santuario de Nossa Senhora de Aires
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
10. Convent of Chagas (Vila Vicosa)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By 988henryf - Ayr, United Kingdom
We stayed here for four nights as part of a tour of Pousadas, and really enjoyed our stay. This Pousada is rich in history and has been very sensitively adapted to be a comfortable hotel with welcoming lounges and friendly staff. It's also a good base for exploring Vila Vicosa and the Evora area. While you are here, be sure to visit the Marble Museum, which is next to LIDL.
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