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Monuments in Évora
Castelo de Valongo
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Herdade da Grã
7005, Évora
Medieval castle dating from 1283. In the 15th century, the keep underwent some alterations and, in the 19th century, it was acquired by its current owners. The architecture is both civil and military, with Gothic and Manueline influences.
Ermida de São Brás
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Avenida Doutor Francisco Barahona, 1
7005-150, Évora
It is a 15th-century temple, built on the initiative of King João II. The narthex is made up of Gothic arches, faithfully representing the original temple. Inside, one can see some painted panels above the main altar, two of them illustrating the life of Saint Blaise.
Centro Histórico de Évora
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Évora
7000, Évora
Discover the charms of this town-museum, classified by UNESCO, in 1986, as a world heritage site, such is his legacy and historical wealth. Let yourself be guided through historic streets and squares, where past and present mingle; revel in the natural beauty of the surrounding landscapes, delivered to the sympathy of the people eborenses, sublime-eat cuisine, gasp with the traditions and typical handicrafts.
Museu Nacional Frei Manuel do Cenáculo
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Largo do Conde de Vila Flor
7000-804, Évora
Inaugurado em 1915, passou por várias vicissitudes até ser instalado em definitivo no antigo Palácio Arquiepiscopal (finais do século XVI e princípios do século XVII). Sofreu uma profunda remodelação em 1940, tendo-se valorizado as secções de Arqueologia, Arquitetura, Escultura, Epigrafia, Heráldica, Ourivesaria, Artes Decorativas e Pintura.
Chafariz da Praça de Giraldo
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Praça de Giraldo
7000-508, Évora
The fountain, a work of the architect Afonso Álvares, was built in the XVI century. It is made of white marble ending with a crown of bronze and eight ajutages. The tradition says these eight ajutages correspond to the eight streets that end in the square.
Palácio da Inquisição / Centro de Arte e Cultura - Fundação Eugénio de Almeida
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Largo do Conde de Vila Flor
7000-804, Évora
This is a 16th century Palace.
Menir dos Almendres
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Herdade dos Almendres
7000, Évora
Menhir of enormous dimensions, with about three feet, whose access is protected by a network path. Nearby, olive and sobros lay the path.
Ministério da Defesa Regional - Delegação do Sul
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Rua de São Domingos, 2
7000-519, Évora
Large building with window rims and granite doors.
Mirante da Casa Cordovil / Casa Cordovil
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Rua Dom Augusto Eduardo Nunes, 2
7000, Évora
White and yellow building, with Windows bordered the granite, with a gazebo.
Palacete do Banco Comercial Português
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Rua do Conde da Serra da Tourega
7000-875, Évora
Manor that belongs to the Banco Comercial Português with arcades and typical chimneys. The parallelepiped tower stands out.