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Igreja e Antigo Convento de Nossa Senhora do Espinheiro
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CM1089-1
7005, Évora
This church has undergone several renovations. Of the original 15th-century temple design and the Manueline reform, only the two transept apses and vestiges of the original polygonal apse remain. Inside, it features a nave with a barrel vault ceiling, with the first of the seven original bays occupied by the upper choir, supported by a segmental arch and Ionic pilasters, bordered by a balustrade of turned balusters in annular patterns.
Villa Romana de Nossa Senhora do Tourega
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Nossa Senhora do Tourega
7000, Évora
This Roman villa is located on a small hill, next to the Valverde stream, 12 kilometers from Évora. The ancient municipal headquarters, Ebora Liberalitas Iulia, was located there. To the east of the building there is a large tank whose main function would have been to store water to supply the thermal baths.
Capela dos Ossos
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Praça 1º de Maio, 4
7000-650, Évora
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.
Cromeleque dos Almendres
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Herdade dos Almendres
7000, Évora
A cromlech characteristic of the megalithic architecture of the Évora region. It consists of two sets of menhirs arranged in concentric circles. It is classified as a Property of Public Interest.
Aqueduto da Água da Prata
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Rua José Maria Correia, 4
7000, Évora
This is a Renaissance work, designed by Francisco de Arruda. It is an aqueduct of granite construction, featuring a tower with the image of a saint.
Templo Romano de Évora / Templo de Diana
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Largo Conde Vila Flor
7000, Évora
The Roman temple of Diana is the true landmark of the city of Évora. It is composed of 14 granite columns, with bases and capitals made of Estremoz marble. It was erected in the 1st century, during the time of Augustus, and destroyed during the 5th century, during the barbarian invasions. However, its ruins continued to be used over time.
Arco Romano de Dona Isabel
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Rua de Dona Isabel
7000-880, Évora
The Roman Arch of Dona Isabel corresponds to one of the gates of the former Roman city of Évora. It is classified as a National Monument and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage area.
Mosteiro da Cartuxa
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Rua Cândido dos Reis
7000-582, Évora
This 16th-century convent preserves its two-story, rectangular cloister. The church, designed by Afonso Álvares, has a single nave covered in tiles. Of particular note are a tombstone and a 16th-century sculpture representing Saint Bacchus.
Sé de Évora
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Largo do Marquês de Marialva
7000-809, Évora
La Catedral de Évora es una construcción románico-gótica de los siglos XII-XIII. Es un imponente templo de tres naves con un claustro de arco apuntado del siglo XIV. La entrada principal está decorada con esculturas que representan a los apóstoles. El interior es de los siglos XVII y XVIII. Aquí se encuentra el Museo de Arte Sacro.
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.