Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Évora, Portugal

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 1.6 km
Ascend 37 m
Descend 26 m

Experience Évora in Portugal in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in Évora

Sight 1: Palácio de Dom Manuel

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The Royal Palace of Évora, also known as the Royal Palace of São Francisco and the Palace of King Manuel I, is a former royal residence of the Kings of Portugal, in Évora, the capital of Alentejo.

Wikipedia: Royal Palace of Évora (EN)

142 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 2: Igreja de São Francisco

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The Convent and Church of São Francisco, or just Church of São Francisco, is a religious monument located in Praça 1º de Maio in the parish of Évora, in Évora.

Wikipedia: Igreja de São Francisco (Évora) (PT), Heritage Website Sipa, Heritage Website

11 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 3: Capela dos Ossos

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The Capela dos Ossos is one of the best-known monuments in Évora, Portugal. It is a small interior chapel located next to the entrance of the Church of St. Francis. The Chapel gets its name because the interior walls are covered and decorated with human skulls and bones.

Wikipedia: Capela dos Ossos (EN)

653 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 4: Roman Temple of Évora

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Roman Temple of Évora Digitalsignal / CC BY-SA 4.0

The Roman Temple of Évora, also referred to as the Templo de Diana is an ancient temple in the Portuguese city of Évora. The temple is part of the historical centre of the city, which was included in the classification by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It represents one of the most significant landmarks relating to the Roman and Lusitanian civilizations of Évora and in Portuguese territory.

Wikipedia: Roman Temple of Évora (EN), Heritage Website Sipa, Heritage Website

448 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 5: Aqueduto da Água de Prata

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Aqueduto da Água de Prata Georges Jansoone / CC BY 2.5

The Água de Prata Aqueduct, also known as the Água da Prata Aqueduct or the Prata Aqueduct, is a complex work of Renaissance hydraulic engineering aimed at supplying the city of Évora with water. Inaugurated in 1537, it was built in the reign of King João III and designed and built by the royal architect Francisco de Arruda. The aqueduct transports water from springs located in Graça do Divor, within the grounds of the São Bento de Castris Convent, which "have their first beginning at Herdade das Figueiras de Lobo", to the city of Évora covering about 18 km. It is an integral part of the Historic Center of Évora included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and has been classified as a National Monument since 1910. The aqueduct is one of the few from this period that continues to operate today, contributing to the city's water supply. Due to the strong need for preservation, the Aqueduct has been added to the biennial list of World Monuments Watch.

Wikipedia: Aqueduto da Água de Prata (PT)

311 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 6: Teatro Garcia de Resende

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The Teatro Garcia de Resende is a historic building and cultural facility in the city of Évora, Portugal. It is located in the parish of Évora.

Wikipedia: Teatro Garcia de Resende (PT)

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