What to see in Évora

Discover the most interesting places to visit during your stay in Évora, Portugal.

Known as a “Museum-City”, Évora is a historical town with a charming medieval centre in great conditions nowadays, and a wonderful artistic and architectural ensemble. The city was declared Patrimony of Humanity by the UNESCO in 1986.

Some of the most interesting places to visit in the city are:

Cathedral of Évora
Visit the monumental Cathedral of Évora and its Religious Art Museum.

Templo Romano de Diana
Contemplate the Roman Temple of Diana, one of the best preserved Roman monuments in Portugal.

University of Évora
Visit the Colégio do Espírito Santo School, the more monumental and main building of the University of Évora.

Capela dos Ossos (Bones Chapel)
Be surprised by the chilling Bones Chapel (Capela dos Ossos) of the Convent of São Francisco.

Museum of Évora
Visit the Museum of Évora and contemplate its interesting archaeology and art collections.

Termas Romanas Baths
Visit the Termas Romanas Baths discovered after the works in the Municipal Chamber of Évora in 1987.

Theatre Garcia de Resende
Admire the rich interior of the Theatre Garcia de Resende of Évora and attend some of its interesting performances.

Praça do Giraldo Square
Enjoy of a walk in Praça do Giraldo Square, the lively centre of Évora.

Palace of Dom Manuel
Visit this monumental palace, enjoy of a pleasant walk on its Public Garden and attend one of its cultural events during your stay in Évora, Portugal.

Museu do Relógio (Clock Museum)
Discover the Clock Museum of Évora, in Alentejo, Portugal.

Forum Eugénio de Almeida
Contemplate interesting contemporary art exhibitions in the Forum Eugénio de Almeida.

Igreja da Graça Church
Visit the monumental Igreja da Graça Church and contemplate its enormous sculptures.

Aqueduct of Água de Prata
Dare to discover the monumental Aqueduct of Água de Prata, en Évora, Portugal.

Palace of Duques de Cadaval
Visit the Palace of Duques de Cadaval in Évora and contemplate its two-towers facade.

Igreja de São João Evangelista Church
Discover the Igreja de São João Evangelista de Évora Church.

Convent of Remedios / Interpretative Centre Megalithica Ebora
Visit the Convent of Remedios during your stay in the beautiful Évora, Portugal.

Igreja da Misericórdia Church of Évora
Discover how is the Igreja da Misericórdia Church in Évora, in the Alentejo, Portugal.

Ermida de São Bras Shrine
Discover the interesting Igreja de São Brás Church, in the outskirts of Évora.

São Bento de Castris Convent
Find out how is the Convent of São Bento de Castris.

Igreja do Salvador do Mundo Church
Discover the lookout tower and the Igreja do Salvador.

Santa Clara Convent
Discover the Convent de Santa Clara in Évora, Portugal.

Convent of Calvario
Discover the Convent of Calvario and its monumental Church.

Cromeleque dos Almendres
Contemplate this monumental group of megaliths during your stay in Alentejo.

Anta Grande do Zambujeiro
Be surprised by the enormous Anta Grande do Zambujeiro, the biggest dolmen in Europe.

Church and Castle of Viana do Alentejo
Discover the Church and Castle of Viana do Alentejo, in the vicinity of Évora, Portugal.

Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora D'Aires
Visit Viana do Alentejo and contemplate its Baroque-in-style sanctuary during your stay in the Alentejo, Portugal.

Arraiolos
Get to know the well-known carpets from Arraiolos and visit this historical Portuguese hamlet located in the vicinity of Évora, Portugal.

Centro Interpretativo do Mundo Rural
Discover more about the Alentejo’s cultural identity by visiting the Interpretative Centre Mundo Rural, in Arraiolos, Portugal.

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