Capela dos Ossos
One of Évora's symbols, the Chapel of Bones is located inside the Church of São Francisco and was built in the 17th century. The walls, lined with bones and skulls, estimated at 5,000, aim to convey the message of the transience of life.
Contacts
Praça 1º de Maio, 4
7000-650,Évora
- tel:266704521266704521
- email: [email protected]
- website: https://igrejadesaofrancisco.pt/
- 5.00€
- Churches, Chapels & Temples
- Visitable (with a guide)
Characteristics
- monday: 09:00-18:30
- tuesday: 09:00-18:30
- wednesday: 09:00-18:30
- thursday: 09:00-18:30
- friday: 09:00-18:30
- saturday: 09:00-18:30
- sunday: 09:00-18:30
- monday: 09:00-17:00
- tuesday: 09:00-17:00
- wednesday: 09:00-17:00
- thursday: 09:00-17:00
- friday: 09:00-17:00
- saturday: 09:00-17:00
- sunday: 09:00-17:00
opening hours
Summer
Winter
Monuments near Capela dos Ossos
Palácio Barahona / Tribunal da Relação de Évora
Building with a white rim, flowers and cornucopias in relief and a small tower with a cock.
Edifício do Hospital Militar Regional
Single building where the random distribution of the various sizes windows stands out.
Edifício da Praça 1º de Maio / Museu do Artesanato e do Design – MADE
Large building with granite door-posts on both doors and windows. There’s a coat of arms on the upper part of the door.