Évora has a history dating back more than five millennia. It was known as Ebora by the Celtici, a tribal confederacy, south of the Lusitanians (and of Tagus river), who made the town their …

Time seems to stand still in Evora, a well-preserved medieval town that features protective walls, a 13th-century cathedral, several palaces,and a 1st-century Roman temple. No surprise that …

Évora’s most iconic landmark is one of the best-preserved Roman monuments in the Iberian Peninsula. Built 2000 years ago, it was traditionally believed to have been dedicated to Diana, …

Feb 4, 2025 · Located approximately 130km to the east of Lisbon, Évora is the largest city of the Alentejo region and its designated capital. With a history that dates to Celtic times, Évora …

Jul 11, 2024 · Évora is a popular day trip from Lisbon but it is also worth a quick visit on a road trip through Portugal. A few hours are really all the time you need to see a few key places, but …

Explore Évora’s UNESCO Heritage sites, from the Roman Temple to the Bone Chapel, in this Central Portugal travel guide. Discover Alentejo wines and history.

Dec 4, 2024 · When you visit Évora, you will have the chance to discover a vast array of fascinating historical monuments that can be appreciated by trained historians and casual …

Originally known as Ebora, it was from 80 to 72 bce the headquarters of the Roman commander Quintus Sertorius, and it long remained an important Roman military centre. Later it was called …

Topped by an imposing cathedral, Évora is laid out over a gently sloping hill rising out of the huge Alentejo plain. It guards its historic centre with a vast outer wall and represents a valuable …

Évora is the magnificent museum-city of the Alentejo, a place where 2,000 years of Portuguese history are etched into the walls of its beautifully preserved centre. As the region's capital and …