ÉVORA, Alentejo - A UNESCO World Heritage site

 Built on a hill and protected by a medieval fortification, the old city of Évora is a true historical gem. Capital of the Alentejo region, this area has been inhabited since prehistoric times. But after the Celts, the

Classy window

Romans took the site over. On top of the hill, there remains a Roman Temple dedicated to the goddess Diana. The high structure of the Roman aqueduct can still be seen in town. The Maures were there as well during the Al-Andalus period. And in the Middle Ages, the imposing structure of the Cathedral was added on the hillside near the Roman Temple. Its massive structure dominates the landscape. But the city golden age occurred during the Renaissance. Later on, Évora also became the Royal City of Portugal. 

The old city is built in a harmony of white and yellow colors. There are squares, cobbled streets, many churches, and monuments that make Évora heritage truly unique.

Évora is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Roman Temple of Diana

Praça do Giraldo (main own square)

  

Gate to an ancient convent
now a pousada

Government building

  

Praça do Giraldo arcades

Top of the hill view

Downtown arcades

 

Old mansion yard

One of the University campuses

Évora Cathedral

 

Easter mass inside the cathedral

Typical cobbled street

  

A white & yellow harmony

Townhouse

Old building door

House with enclosed garden

City Walls

  

St, Francis Church & monastery

Pink building

In the public garden

Peacocks in the public garden

Diana Garden (Jardim Diana)

  

Manuella window

A colorful street

  

Gate to a University yard