Évora

Evora

Left top – Praça do Giraldo (Giraldo Square); Left down – Templo de Diana (Roman Temple); Right top – Cathedral; Right down – Santo Antão Church

The Alentejo is a Portuguese province known for its vast plains.

At the heart of this region, on a hill surrounded by vineyards and countryside, is the town of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The historic center is very well preserved, is surrounded by walls, has a beautiful cathedral and about 4000 buildings of interest which include churches, palaces, gates and squares. Évora is a university city facing the future but has a history of 2000 years. It was known by the Romans by Julia Liberalitas. From the Roman times, there are the Temple of Diana (picture below), the most important monument of the city with its fourteen Corinthian columns. Do not miss also in Evora, the Palace of Dom Manuel, the St Francis Church and the Aqueduct. The main square in Evora is located on historic centre, it’s the Praça do Giraldo.  It is without a doubt one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal. Hotels in Évora

What to visit in Évora: Giraldo Square: Roman Temple; City Walls; Évora Cathedral; Palace of Dom Manuel; Évora University; Aqueduct; Santo Antão Church; Lóios Convent; Capela dos Ossos (Bones Chapel); St Francis Church;

Transports in Évora

Trains and buses: There are trains and buses to/from Lisbon several times by day.

Map of Évora

Map of Évora

Where is Évora on Map of Portugal

Where is Evora on Portugal Map