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.
The Ladies' Gallery is the remaining part of the palace built by the Avis dynasty in the 16th century, in the Gothic-Renaissance style. Gil Vicente staged seven of his plays in this palace, dedicated to Queen Maria of Castile and Queen Catherine of Austria. The gallery often hosts exhibitions.
This environmental education centre, located in the Natural Park of Ria Formosa, provides all the information about this park, in addition to release additional environmental oriented entities. Here we can visit exhibitions, attend workshops and show movies.
Prison-hospital whose construction commenced in 1951. Consists of twenty wards and eleven bedrooms, a psychiatric clinic with two wards and a room and a sector of housing for inmates affection to the hospital.
Located in Bairro Alto, the Bairru's Bodega is a space which seeks to recreate the Bohemian spirit of other times. Here you can taste and buy wines and liquors, among other typical Portuguese products.
Dinis Fernandes Miranda was born in the village of Montoito, April 21, 1929. Was a Communist and his entire life was dedicated to workers, of freedom, of democracy. Started working very early and in 1957 moved to the port. He was arrested 12 years, where he was released after April 25. He died in February 1991.