Evora, Portugal
Historic Sites & Landmarks in Evora, Portugal
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Capela dos Ossos (Bone Chapel)
Evora, Portugal
Part of a Franciscan church, the remarkable Chapel of Bones was lined with human bones and skulls in the 16th century as a reminder of immortality.
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Evora Cathedral
Evora, Portugal
1186-1204
This bulky, Romanesque-Gothic cathedral is notable for its impressive medieval architecture, Gothic apostle statues, fine cloister, and rich treasury.
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Almendres Cromlech
Evora, Portugal
Boasting a spectacular hillside location among olive and cork trees, this stone circle is the most important megalithic site in Portugal. Its 96 standing stones were arranged in an oval in 5000-4000 BCE.
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Templo de Diana (Roman Temple)
Evora, Portugal
1st century CE
Located in the city center, this 1st-century Roman temple with delicate Corinthian columns remains remarkably intact.
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São João Evangelista
Evora, Portugal
1485
This 15th-century church overlooking a Roman temple has a number of interesting features, including 18th-century tiles and an Arabian cistern. The convent is has been transformed into a hotel.