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Monuments in Évora
Arco Romano de Dona Isabel
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Rua de Dona Isabel
7000-880, Évora
Stone arch that corresponds to one of the doors of the roman city of Évora.
Mosteiro da Cartuxa
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Rua Cândido dos Reis
7000-582, Évora
16th century convent which preserves the two-storey cloister rectangular plant. The Church, designed by Afonso Álvares, is a single nave covered with tiles. Are to point out a burial headstone and a 16th century sculpture representing St. Bacchus.
Sé de Évora
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Largo do Marquês de Marialva
7000-809, Évora
The Cathedral of Évora is a Romam- Gothic construction from the 12th and 13th centuries. It’s a large and imposing temple with three naves ending in a transept with an ogival cloister dated from the 14th century. The main entrance is decorated with sculptures representing the Apostles. The inside of the temple is dated from the 17th and 18th centuries. Nowadays the Sacred Art Museum is in one of the Cathedral naves.
Castelo de Valongo
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Herdade da Grã
7005, Évora
Medieval castle dating from 1283. In the 15th century the keep underwent some changes and, in the 19th century, it was acquired by its current owners. The architecture is both civil and military, with Gothic and Manueline influences.
Ermida de São Brás
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Avenida Doutor Francisco Barahona, 1
7005-150, Évora
Is a 15th-century temple, being built on the initiative of Dom João II. The galilé consists of Gothic arches, representing faithfully the primitive Temple. Inside, yet, you can observe some panels of painting over the altar, two of them illustrating life of São Brás.
Palácio da Inquisição / Centro de Arte e Cultura - Fundação Eugénio de Almeida
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Largo do Conde de Vila Flor
7000-804, Évora
This is a 16th century Palace.
Menir dos Almendres
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Herdade dos Almendres
7000, Évora
Menhir of enormous dimensions, with about three feet, whose access is protected by a network path. Nearby, olive and sobros lay the path.
Ministério da Defesa Regional - Delegação do Sul
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Rua de São Domingos, 2
7000-519, Évora
Large building with window rims and granite doors.
Mirante da Casa Cordovil / Casa Cordovil
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Rua Dom Augusto Eduardo Nunes, 2
7000, Évora
White and yellow building, with Windows bordered the granite, with a gazebo.
Palacete do Banco Comercial Português
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Rua do Conde da Serra da Tourega
7000-875, Évora
Manor that belongs to the Banco Comercial Português with arcades and typical chimneys. The parallelepiped tower stands out.