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sights in Alentejo : the essentials

Churches in Évora

Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos)

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"Nós ossos que aqui estamos pelos vossos esperamos" Over 5000 skulls from various churches and cities line the walls of this Portu

Ruins in Évora

Roman Temple of Évora

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Happening across the Temple of Diana ruins in the evening fog was, for me, otherworldly. Something out of a storybook. I took the

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Cathedrals in Évora

Cathedral of Evora

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Evora Cathedral is on top of the old town, and its two tall towers can be seen from various points in the city. It was built in th

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Castles in Marvao

Marvao Castle

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Squares in Évora

Praca do Giraldo

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Praca do Giraldo is the heart of Évora, is a rectangular square surrounded by arcades, home to cafes and restaurants. It is lovely

Castles in Portel

Portel Castle

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Portel Castle is on the higher part of town, and on a special lookout you can see the white houses and the blue sky. In the distan

Palaces in Vila Viçosa

Ducal Palace

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Vila Viçosa is 35 kilometers from Elvas. This is a lovely city with white walls and colorful geraniums. Palazzo Ducale is the main

Universities in Évora

University of Evora

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The University of Évora is the 2nd oldest in Portugal after Coimbra. Perhaps a place too close to go on Erasmus, but ... Why not?

Castles in Elvas

Elvas Castle

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Upon entering the town of Elvas, you can not stop looking atop a walled castle. Now it's open to the public free of charge, with

Castles in Beja

Beja Castle

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Castle Portel differs from the one in Portel because it is in the city center. Entry is free and in one corner there is the touris

Castles in Vila Viçosa

Vila Viçosa Castle

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The Vila Viçosa Castle was built in 1270, under the patronage of King Afonso III. Over the centuries, it has undergone many separa

Castles in Castelo de Vide

Vide Castle

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Vide Castle is the castle that overlooks the village of Castelo de Vide, from its battlements has stunning views of the entire re

Castles in Estremoz

Set Monumental of the Alcazaba of Estremoz

Estremoz The medieval wall was constructed by Afonso III, and improved by his successors. It has 2 main gates of Francina and Sant

Churches in Estremoz

St. Elisabeth the Queen Chapel

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In the courtyard of the castle stands the chapel in honor of Queen Isabel of Portugal, granddaughter of James I the Conqueror, who

Churches in Mértola

Mértola Church-mosque

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During our road trip through Mértola and Alentejo, we visited the Church of the Ascension, located next to the castle, whose struc

Castles in Mértola

Mértola Castle

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During our Mértola and Alentejo road trip we visited a medieval castle that began construction in the VIII century and was expande

Castles in Évora

Castle of Evoramonte

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Évoramonte is a medieval village, located on the road between Évora and Estremoz. At the top of a hill stands a triangular castle,

Churches in Vila Viçosa

Padroeira de Portugal National Sanctuary

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The national shrine of the Patron Saint of Portugal is located within the medieval walls of the town castle, above the old Gothic

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Activities in Alentejo

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From Lisbon: Small-Group Day Tour to Évora and Arroiolos

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starting from

71 £

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Cork Safari in a Classic Land Rover with Optional Lunch

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starting from

56.80 £

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Évora Bird-Watching Half-Day Tour

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starting from

57.93 £

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Walk on the Alentejo Cork Forest with Optional Lunch

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starting from

42.60 £

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Évora: 3-Hour Private Walking Tour

starting from

173.80 £

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Évora

Beja

Mértola

Estremoz

Castelo de Vide