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Evora

Portugal

Golden whitewashed jewel at the heart of the Alentejo, Evora enchants with ancient Roman monuments, sun-drenched cobblestone alleys, and the peaceful rhythm of the countryside.

Main Attractions

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Roman Temple of Evora (Temple of Diana)

Magnificent 1st-century Corinthian monument featuring fourteen intact Corinthian marble columns.

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Evora Cathedral (Sé de Évora)

Portugal's largest medieval cathedral fortress constructed in pink granite, with a Gothic cloister and sacred art museum.

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Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos)

Famous ossuary chapel inside St. Francis Church whose walls and pillars are completely covered in thousands of human skulls and bones.

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Aqueduct of Silver Water (Aqueduto da Água de Prata)

Imposing 16th-century aqueduct spanning several kilometers, sheltering charming whitewashed homes under its arches.

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Praça do Giraldo

Vibrant central plaza lined with Moorish-style arcades, sunny outdoor cafés, and a Renaissance marble fountain.

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Almendres Cromlech (Cromeleque dos Almendres)

The largest megalithic complex in the Iberian Peninsula, older than Stonehenge, nestled within cork forests.

Culture and Gastronomy

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Culture & Events

A designated UNESCO World Heritage museum-city, Evora reverberates with deep-rooted Alentejo polyphonic singing (Cante Alentejano) and traditional cork craftsmanship.

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Culinary Highlights

Its rustic gastronomy highlights pork with clams (carne de porco à alentejana), fragrant garlic-coriander bread soup (açorda alentejana), rich sheep's cheeses, and prestigious full-bodied Alentejo red wines.