One day in Evora
One day in Evora
One day in Evora
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Highlights
City Alentejo, district capital and headquarters of one of the largest municipalities in the country, Évora is one of the most emblematic Portuguese cities.
Its beautiful historical center has been classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, in an area of about 105 hectares and about 400 buildings, which is, by itself, one of the best reasons to visit this beautiful Alentejo city.
Evora is known for the important Roman presence at the time of the occupation of the peninsula, Evora was even called Liberalitas Julia. During the barbarian invasions, Evora was under Visigoth rule. In 715 AD the city was conquered by the Moors, having been reconquered by Geraldo '' without fear '' in 1166,) becoming during the Middle Ages one of the most prosperous cities of the kingdom, and in 1551 was founded by the Jesuits to University, symbol of youth and knowledge of this emblematic city.
Itinerary
Praca do Giraldo
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe Fountain of Giraldo Square is located in the parish of Santo Antão in Évora. It is a work of the architect Afonso Álvares. It was built in 1571 in white marble topped by a bronze crown. According to tradition the eight frowns correspond to the eight streets that end in the square.Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana)
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeLooking at this Roman Temple, also known (wrongly) as the Temple of Diana, is like going back to the past and idealizing times that are already there. It is one of the most important, if not the most important historical landmarks of Évora, and also one of the most visible symbols of Roman occupation in the city.Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora)
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedDedicated to Santa Maria, the Évora Cathedral was built in the 13th and 14th centuries, under the royal patronage of D. Afonso III and Bishop D. Durando Pais, in the Romanesque and Gothic styles, with the ogival portico decorated with sculptures. of the Apostolate and the cloister. Previously there was another episcopal seat, but its location is unknown. The chancel is from the 18th century (Baroque style), by the German architect Frederico Ludovici. Inside, there are many architectural and artistic elements of relevance, such as the choir chair, the Renaissance organ, the pieces of the Museum of Sacred Art (sculpture, painting, parliamentary and jewelery), among others.Igreja da Misericordia
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe church began to be built in 1554. It has a unique nave and is rectangular in plan. With a classic profile, very sober, it presents a magnificent set of baroque art from the 17th and 18th centuries. It is one of the most beautiful churches in the city. It is covered by a magnificent tiled decoration, dating from 1715, by the António de Oliveira Bernardes Lisbon workshop. This set of tiles with blue and white decoration, consists of seven panels representing the Works of Mercy and represents one of the master's most important tile sets.Capela dos Ossos
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThe Bones Chapel is one of the best known monuments of Évora in Portugal. It is situated in the Church of San Francisco. It was built in the seventeenth century on the initiative of three Franciscan monks who, in the spirit of the time (religious counter-reform according to the norms of the Council of Trent), intended to convey the message of the transience of life, as the famous warning at the entrance: "We bones that are here for your waiting." In addition to the spiritual question, there was also a physical question, namely; there were forty-two monastic cemeteries in the Évora region that were taking up too much space and strategic places that many intended to use for other purposes. So they decided to remove the skeletons from the earth and use them to build and decorate the chapel.Adega Jose de Sousa
2 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedKeeping alive a tradition started by the Romans over 2000 years ago, the José de Sousa winery is equipped with 114 clay amphorae, a rare and ancient method of fermentation. In addition to the traditional below-ground wine cellar with amphorae and two mills for treading, you will also find the modern wine cellar with 44 stainless steel tanks and all the essential technology for red and white winemaking. All of this makes it the ideal place to witness the combination of innovation and tradition, and to learn a little more about exceptional wines.
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