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Évora (US: / ˈ ɛ v ʊr ə / EV-uurr-ə, Portuguese: ⓘ) is a city and a municipality in Portugal. It has 53,591 inhabitants (2021), in an area of 1,307.08 square kilometers (504.67 sq mi). [3] It is the historic capital of the Alentejo and serves as the seat of the Évora District .
Be amazed by the beauty and history of Évora, the gateway to Alentejo. Use our handy travel guide to show you the best Évora has to offer.
Jun 4, 2023 · Located approximately 130km to the east of Lisbon, Évora is the largest city of the Alentejo region and its designated capital. With a history that dates to Celtic times, Évora boasts a rich historical background. Being famous for its impressive Roman ruins, Gothic churches, and well-preserved histo
- Templo Romano. Once part of the Roman Forum, the remains of this temple, dating from the 2nd or early 3rd century AD, are a heady slice of drama right in town.
- Capela dos Ossos. One of Évora’s most popular sights is also one of its most chilling. The walls and columns of this mesmerising memento mori (reminder of death) are lined…
- Cromeleque dos Almendres. Set within a beautiful landscape of olive and cork trees stands this huge, spectacular oval of standing stones, 15km west of Évora.
- Anta Grande do Zambujeiro. The Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro, 13km southwest of Évora, is Europe’s largest dolmen. Under a huge sheet-metal protective shelter in a field of wildflowers…
The most extraordinary sights and the most memorable experiences. 1. Roman Temple of Diana. Évora’s most iconic landmark is one of the best-preserved Roman monuments in the Iberian Peninsula. Built 2000 years ago, it was traditionally believed to have been dedicated to Diana, the goddess of hunting, but scholars now say it was actually ...
The Essential Travel Planner. Évora is an ancient city listed as a World Heritage Site . It’s one of Portugal's top destinations for culture tourism, with architecture from different periods of history. Named "Ebora" by the Celts, it’s known for one of the best-preserved Roman monuments in Iberia, and its medieval streets give an idea of ...
Brief synthesis. The Historic Centre of Évora, capital of the Alentejo Province, Portugal, has been shaped by more than twenty centuries of history, going as far back as Celtic times. It fell under Roman domination and still retains, among other ruins, those of the Temple of Diana.
