The 10 Best Historic Sites in Evora, Alentejo

February 13, 2022 Viva Honore

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.
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1. Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora)

Largo do Marques de Marialva Centro Histórico, Evora 7000-809 Portugal +351 266 759 330 http://www.evoracathedral.com/
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4.5 based on 2,119 reviews

Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora)

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)

Praca Joaquim Antonio de Aguiar CENDREV - Centro Dramatico de Evora, Evora 7000-510 Portugal +351 266 703 112 [email protected] http://www.cendrev.com/informacoes_contactos.php
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Garcia de Resende Theater (Evora)

3. Muralhas de Evora

Largo das Alteracoes de Evora 4 Centro Histórico, Evora 7000-502 Portugal
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Muralhas de Evora

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

Rua Candido dos Reis, Evora 7000-582 Portugal
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Porta da Lagoa

5. Aqueduto da Agua de Prata

R. do Muro 8, Evora 7000-602 Portugal http://www.visitevora.net/aqueduto-agua-prata-evora/
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Aqueduto da Agua de Prata

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

Herdade dos Almendres, Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe, Evora 7000-093 Portugal http://www.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt/pt/patrimonio/patrimonio-imovel/pesquisa-do-patrimonio/classificado-ou-em-vias-de-classificacao/geral/view/74646
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Menir e Pedras do Vale dos Cardos

7. Largo Dr. Mario Chico

Largo Mario Chico, Evora 7000-802 Portugal
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Largo Dr. Mario Chico

8. Largo Luis de Camoes

Largo Luis de Camoes, Evora 7000-507 Portugal
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Largo Luis de Camoes

9. Porta do Raimundo

Rua do Raimundo, Evora 7000-500 Portugal http://www.portugalio.com/evora/largo-porta-do-raimundo/
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Porta do Raimundo

10. Cadaval Palace (Evora)

Rua Augusto Filipe Simoes, Evora 7000-845 Portugal +351 967 979 763 [email protected] http://www.palaciocadaval.com
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3.5 based on 131 reviews

Cadaval Palace (Evora)

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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