Évora
Discover the timeless beauty of Évora - where history, culture, and charm come together.
Discover the timeless beauty of Évora - where history, culture, and charm come together.
In Évora, take a trip back through time…
You can visit the Celtic Ruins…
The Roman Temple, built between the 1st and 2nd centuries, in homage to the Emperor Augustus, located in the highest point of the city, in the historical old-town center, it has been classified as World Heritage by UNESCO since 1986.
The Cathedral of Évora is the largest medieval cathedral in Portugal.The Cathedral of Évora, the largest medieval cathedral in Portugal. The building was started in 1186 and was completed only in 1250. It is a fascinating and impressive monument. All made of granite it is marked by the transition from the Romanesque to the Gothic style.
Go for a walk in Rua 5 Outubro and Giraldo square, where you can enjoy regional handicrafts and sweets… this is the place to get your souvenirs!
We will visit the unique Bone Chapel! In baroque style, the Chapel was built in the 17th century by three Franciscan friars whose aim was to convey the message of the transitority and fragile nature of human life. This message is clearly passed on to the visitors at the entrance, through the warning: “We bones who lie here, yours await”.