Tourist Attractions in Evora

 
Évora (altitude: 300m/985ft000), built on a low hill surrounded by rolling plains, was the old capital of the upland region of Alentejo and is now the chief town of its own district, the see of an archbishop and, since 1979, a University once more. In economic terms, it is the trading center for the agricultural produce of Alentejo (wool, cloth, cork) and has its own important electrical goods industry.

In 1986 UNESCO declared Évora a world cultural inheritance site there is no question that the chief town of the Alentejo, with its many important buildings in the old town center, is well worth a visit.
Picture of Cathedral

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The Early Gothic Cathedral in Évora, dating to the 12th C, in some way resembles a fortress from the outside. The interior is impressively decorated, and the Cathedral Treasury features some fine pieces.

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A lovely mid 16th C Renaissance fountain stands in the center of the Largo das Portas de Mouram, while the Moorish and Manueline style Casa Cordovil graces the south side.
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Praça do Giraldo, with a number of street cafes, is surrounded by lovely homes and arcades. A Renaissance fountain stands in the center.
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The Roman Temple at Évora is one of the best preserved Roman remains in the country.

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Evora Surroundings

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The old town of Évoramonte features traditional narrow winding streets lined with white houses. At the top of the town is a 14th C castle.
Doorway of the old cathedral in Evora.Cathedral, Evora
Columns of the Temple of Diana in Evora.Roman Temple, Evora
Bell tower and Wall in Monsaraz.Monsaraz, Evora
Skulls at the temple of bones, Casa de Ossos, in Evora.Casa dos Ossos, Evora
Temple of Diana in Evora.Roman Temple, Evora
Street in Monsaraz.Monsaraz, Evora
Temple of Diana at Evora.Roman Temple, Evora
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