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 regional capital.

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 boasts a …

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, the goddess of …

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 the town center …

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 those with …

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.

Évora, 83 miles east of Lisbon, is a small, medieval-walled city with a grand sense of history. The seat of the Portuguese royal family in the 15 th and 16 th centuries, its littered with...

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 cultural …

5 days ago · List of places and monuments to visit in Evora and Alentejo, Portugal: palaces, churches, convents, roman ruins, museums, gardens, university, aqueduct,...

Jan 10, 2026 · Visiting Évora for the first time in 2026? Discover 10 essential tips about safety, budget, must-see sites, and insider advice to avoid common mistakes.