Convent of St. Agostinho, in Vila Viçosa
Convent founded in 1267, the license granted sequence by Afonso III, was largely benefited by King Dinis and later by Constable Nuno Alvares Pereira, in 1366, sent him to expand and rebuild the chancel of the church. Also enjoyed the special protection of the Dukes…
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Castle of Vila Viçosa
At the time of the Christian Reconquista of the peninsula, when the statement of the…
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The Lóios Convent and Pousada dos Lóios – Inn, in Évora
The Lóios Convent, also known as the Convent of St. John the Evangelist was built in the fifteenth century on the remains of a medieval castle, having been severely damaged during the 1755 earthquake. It is a set of rectangular…
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The Roman Temple of Évora
The Roman Temple of Évora is located in the town of Evora, Portugal; is part of the historic city center, which was classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. The Roman Temple is a National Monument. One of the most famous…
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Sacred Art Museum of the Cathedral of Évora
Exhibits in the cathedral museum include: the sceptre of Cardinal-King Henrique, a 16th-century goldsmith work in Manueline style a puzzle-like, 12-inch-high Gothic ivory statue of Mary, whose midriff opens up into a triptych with nine scenes of her life. It’s a French work…
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Chapel Royal Palace of Passagens, in Vendas Novas
The Chapel Royal Palace of Passagens, today current Chapel of the Artillery School, was build by King João V, probably in…
Vendas Novas, The Origin
The Vendas (Sales) origin dates back to the creation of Posta Sul, by order of King John III. Then opened a path…
Mora River Aquarium, Flúviario de Mora, in Mora
The Mora River Aquarium, is the first large freshwater aquarium in Europe. The completion of the Mora River Aquarium aimed at…
The Barro Museum, The Pottery Museum in Redondo
The Pottery Museum, located in the former monastery of St. António – St.Anthony, is assumed as one of extreme importance in…
Convent of Lóios, in Arraiolos
Church of the Convent Lóios in Arraiolos. Tile panels that completely cover the walls are by Gabriel del Barco…
Arraiolos Carpet, Interpretive Center in Arraiolos
The Centro Interpretativo do Tapete de Arraiolos – the Building Interpretive Center Arraiolos Carpet is one of the oldest and historic…
Menhir Monte Almendres, in Évora
Great menhir isolated, spatially related to the cromlech of Almendres. The Menhir Monte…
Almendres Cromlech, in Évora
It is the most important cromelech known in the Iberian Peninsula, both…
Castle of Mourão
Castle of Mourao, Alentejo, located in the parish, town and municipality of…
Castle of Portel
The Castle of Portel, Alentejo, located in the village, parish and county…
Castle of Redondo
Redondo has traces of very ancient civilizations, dating from 3500. C., as…
Tower of the Esporão, in Reguengos de Monsaraz
Castle of Esporão, also referred to as Tower of the Esporão, located…
Cathedral of Évora, Art and architecture
The Cathedral Exterior The main façade of Évora Cathedral, built with rose…
