10 Sights & Landmarks in Elvas That You Shouldn't Miss

September 16, 2021 Viva Honore

Elvas (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈɛɫvɐʃ]) is a Portuguese municipality, former episcopal city and frontier fortress of easternmost central Portugal, located in the district of Portalegre in Alentejo. It is situated about 200 kilometres (120 mi) east of Lisbon, and about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) west of the Spanish fortress of Badajoz, by the Madrid-Badajoz-Lisbon railway. The municipality population as of 2011 was 23,078, in an area of 631.29 square kilometres (243.74 sq mi). The city itself had a population of 16,640 as of 2011.
Restaurants in Elvas

1. Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications

Eastern Alentejo, Elvas 7350-133 Portugal http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1367
Excellent
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4.5 based on 112 reviews

Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications

Reviewed By cubsur - Albufeira, Portugal

Something any student of military history should visit. The very well preserved fortifications deservedly resulted in Elvas being designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

2. Monumento aos Bombeiros

Av. de Badajoz, Elvas 7350-097 Portugal
Excellent
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Monumento aos Bombeiros

3. Aqueduto Da Amoreira

38. 877984, -7. 173838, Elvas 7350-953 Portugal http://www.patrimoniocultural.pt/pt/patrimonio/patrimonio-imovel/pesquisa-do-patrimonio/classificado-ou-em-vias-de-classificacao/geral/view/70195/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 501 reviews

Aqueduto Da Amoreira

Reviewed By DaveNKent - Gravesend, United Kingdom

Amazing 400 year old aqueduct, Spectacular sight that cannot be missed, literally. Parking at the base of the tallest part makes it easy to stop and admire this spectacular construction

4. Forte de Nossa Senhora da Graca

Elvas Portugal +351 268 625 228
Excellent
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4.5 based on 529 reviews

Forte de Nossa Senhora da Graca

Reviewed By jandb162 - Lousa, Portugal

Very interesting example of Vauban style fortifcations from the 1750's. Superb views from the top on a clear day.

5. Igreja do antigo Convento das Freiras de Sao Domingos

Beco das Freiras, Elvas 7350-101 Portugal
Excellent
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4.5 based on 88 reviews

Igreja do antigo Convento das Freiras de Sao Domingos

Reviewed By Temper43 - Panama City, Panama

a very interesting inner architecture, it is an hexagonal interior and all the interior walls covered with beautiful colorful tiles, it is next to the Pelourinho and the entrance is free so go in and add another highlight to the visit to Elvas.

6. Igreja Nossa Sra da Nazare

Elvas 7350 Portugal
Excellent
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Igreja Nossa Sra da Nazare

7. Igreja e Santuario do Senhor Jesus da Piedade

Avenida da Piedade, Elvas 7350-094 Portugal
Excellent
48%
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Igreja e Santuario do Senhor Jesus da Piedade

8. Igreja da Ordem Terceira de S. Francisco (Ig. dos Terceiros)

Elvas 7350 Portugal
Excellent
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Igreja da Ordem Terceira de S. Francisco (Ig. dos Terceiros)

9. Muralhas Seiscentistas

Av. 14 de Janeiro 7A, Elvas 7350 Portugal +351 268 622 236 http://www.cm-elvas.pt/descobrir/project-item/muralhas-seiscentistas/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 222 reviews

Muralhas Seiscentistas

Reviewed By jr87traveller - Prague, Czech Republic

Elvas is a very lovely town in Alentejo... it is nice base for discovering the neighborhood and enjoy local culinary options

10. Ajuda Bridge

Elvas Portugal
Excellent
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Ajuda Bridge

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