Sightseeing in Evora - what to see. Complete travel guide
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The ancient Lusitanian tribes were the first settlers in this area. They founded the first settlement here and called it similar to the modern name of the city – Ebora. When the Romans captured this territory in the 80s BC, local people had nothing left to do but to ask help from Quintus Sertorius, a rebel Roman commander. He remained the ruler in this area for seven years. However, the Romans found a way to conquer the city and destroy Sertorius, and so Julius Caesar became the new ruler here. He remained the settlement to Liberalitas Julia. In 712, the Moors invaded the territory and changed the city’s name once again, calling it Yaburah.
Are you eager for something thrilling? Then don’t forget to visit the Capela dos Ossos or the Bone Chapel. This chapel is built next to the entrance of the Church of St. Francis that dates back to the 15th century. The name of the building might raise some questions. Simply visit the chapel and you will quickly understand why it was called this way. The thing is, all walls inside the chapel have a very unusual “decoration” made from human bones. These are the skulls and bones of monks that were used as a building material. In total, fragments of five thousand human bodies are used in the chapel.
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The Cathedral of Evora or Sé de Évora is a true gem of the city. The building of the notable architectural landmark started in the 80s of the 19th century and lasted sixty-four years despite the fact that the church was consecrated just eighteen years after the start of building works. This is a beautiful example of the Romanesque-Gothic style. Outside, the cathedral is reminiscent of a fortress. Due to its beauty, the Cathedral of Evora is widely recognized as the best medieval church in Portugal. No other church of this period in Portugal can compete with this cathedral in terms of beauty and grandeur.
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In order to get to Evora, tourists can rent a car or buy tickets to a bus or train. There is a railway station in the southern part of the city that has a direct connection to Lisbon. A train ride in this direction lasts one and a half hours or two hours at most. A journey from Setubal will be shorter, a bit longer than one hour, but you will have to make a change in Pinhal Novo. A bus ride from Lisbon lasts roughly the same time as a train ride. The most comfortable road for cars starts with road A2 and then continues with road A6 that heads directly to Evora.
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Survived castles around Evora
♥ Castle 'Castle of Viana do Alentejo' , 27.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Évoramonte' , 28.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Terena' , 44.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Elvas' , 73.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Campo Maior' , 87.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Viana do Alentejo' , 27.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Évoramonte' , 28.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Terena' , 44.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Elvas' , 73.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Campo Maior' , 87.8 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Evora
♥ Nature Park 'Serra de São Mamede' , 97.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Arrábida' , 100.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Vale do Guadiana' , 100.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Serras de Aire e Candeeiros' , 129.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Tejo Internacional' , 136.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Serra de São Mamede' , 97.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Arrábida' , 100.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Vale do Guadiana' , 100.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Serras de Aire e Candeeiros' , 129.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Tejo Internacional' , 136.1 km from the center. On the map
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Sightseeing in Portugal: things to see
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