+351 968 497 129 (24h)
+351 968 497 129 (24h)
Exit towards Évora is crossing the 25th of April Bridge. Arriving in Évora, visit Giraldo Square, the Castle and the illustrious Temple of Diana. We suggest a stop for lunch in a typical restaurant and then a visit to Chapel of Bones, the Cathedral and the Church of St. Francis.
ÉVORA
Évora lies in the heart of Alentejo, from its original name Ébora, it was a city defended by a strong Castle and surrounded by solid walls when the army of King D. Afonso Henriques led by Geraldo "Without Fear" conquered it from the Moors in 1165. The main monuments we highlight are the Roman Temple of Diana, the Cathedral, the Church of St. Francis, the Chapel of Bones and the Giraldo Square.
The Giraldo Square is located in the centre of Évora and is considered the central square of the city. In it, there are two 16th century buildings, the well-known Igreja de Church of Santo Antão), probably built between 1571 and 1573 with white marble topped by a bronze Crown of Renaissance considered one single piece of its kind in the region. Through lanes, courtyards and alleys in this square we find an exit to eight streets that lead us to all parts of the city.
The majestic Temple of Diana, built in the 1st century A.C. in the main square of Évora is a monument that represents in a unique way the remnants of Roman civilisation in Portugal. It consists of a base of granite and white marble columns. The construction of the monuments associated with the Roman goddess of the hunt "Diana" but in reality, it was built during the Roman occupation in honour of Emperor Augustus. Situated on the highest point of the town is located on the side of the Church/Lóios Guesthouse.
The Cathedral of Évora also known as Catedral is a building of the 12th and 13th centuries and is the first monument where the transition from the Romanesque style to the Gothic can be seen. The main entrance is decorated with sculptures representing the Apostles, the interior dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. In this temple the Sacred Art Museum is installed, where jewellery, sculptures and religious furnishings are deposited. Some say that the banners of the fleet of Vasco da Gama in were blessed here in 1497.
The Chapel of Bones is situated next to the Church of St. Francis that was built in the 18th century and is completely covered with human bones. It consists of bones from the graves of the convent's church and other churches and cemeteries of the city. The construction of this chapel had the initiative of 3 Franciscan friars and corresponded to the meditation room and recoil of the Franciscans, the idea would be to show the people the fragility and the transition of human life, a theory that gained momentum in the Baroque era.
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Tour Évora
