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Discover and explore things to do in Evora Portugal

Evora tourist attractions are amazingly beautiful, you will find on our website a lot of things to do in Evora Portugal.

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Discover and explore things to do in Evora Portugal

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  1. Discover and explore things to do in Evora Portugal Portugal is a beautiful country with its own beauty of nature and especially the city of Evora. Portugal is one of the most fascinating travel destinations of Europe. It has different places, with different nature, year-round blissful climate, beautiful flora and fauna, and let’s not forgets about Portugal beaches, Portugal attracts millions of foreign and domestic travelers every single year. About the things to do in Evora Portugal, is to discover its beauty. Évora, Portugal's best-preserved fortified city is a pretty city steeped in history. Of Roman origin, in the 15th century it was the residence of the kings of Portugal and this gave a significant boost to the cultural life of the city; for centuries it remained one of the most important commercial and religious centers in Portugal and today it is a lively university city.

  2. This thousand-year history has left numerous traces, which make Évora an unmissable destination during a holiday in Portugal. Suffice it to consider that the number of attractions in Évora declared national monuments is second only to that of Lisbon: an impressive figure, if you compare the enormity of the capital compared to this small town! Wonderful to visit in itself, Évora is also the ideal base for exploring the Alto Alentejo, a fascinating region in the hinterland often snubbed by tourists, characterized by a suggestive landscape of olive groves and fortified towns. The things that you can do in Evora, it is its historic center, one of the richest and monuments in all of Portugal. So sumptuous and well preserved that it gives the city the nickname "City Museum". In 1986 it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and today it is one of the first places to see Évora. The monuments are many, among these; the first to see is the old archiepiscopal palace, which has become a regional museum. Then there is the Cathedral, rebuilt in Gothic style in the fifteenth century. Important are also the architectural remains of the Roman era present in Evora. Among these we must certainly mention the temple of Diana. Other buildings of considerable religious and historical interest to visit in Évora include the Church of São Francisco, the Chapel of Bones, the Lóios Convent and the Cartujos Monastery. Among the civil monuments, however, it is worth mentioning the palace of Don Manuel and the tower of Sisebuto. Best Places to visit in Evora Portugal Church of São Francisco

  3. The church of San Francesco (in Portuguese Igreja de São Francisco) is a Gothic church in the historic center of Porto. Construction began in the 14th century as part of a Franciscan convent. It is notable for the eighteenth-century baroque works of talha dourada. Next to its main facade stands the church of the Third Order of San Francesco, built between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Chapel of Bones The Capela dos Ossos was initially built in the 16th century on the initiative of a Franciscan monk who, according to the spirit of the era against the reformist, intended to lead his confreres to contemplate the weakness of human life and the mystery of death. The intent is clearly didactic and also demonstrated by the entrance plaque which bears Nos ossos que aqui estamos pelos vossos

  4. esperamos ("We bones that are here, yours are waiting"). The chapel was completely renovated during the 18th century when King John V of Portugal visited the Church of San Bernardino alle Ossa in Milan, a monument very similar to that of Evora. The best hotels to visit in Evora Portugal are: Convento do Espinheiro The origin of the "Convento do Espinheiro" is linked to a legend which tells of the appearance of a Virgin on a bush around 1400. The rooms herefall into two categories, traditional opulence and contemporary opulence. In the former, the color scheme alone — red and gold — offers some indication of what you’re in for, and the point is driven home by details like the ornately carved headboards and drapes you can practically swim in. M’ar de ar aqueduto Just 10 minutes from Terme Romane and Praca do Giraldo, M'AR De AR Aqueduto really enjoys an optimal position to move around in Evora. This 5-star hotel is 0.7 km from Roman Temple and 0.8 km from Convento dos Lóios. To eat, visit Degust AR, an excellent restaurant offering Mediterranean cuisine. Alternatively, stop at the bar or request room service during limited hours. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink! There's a poolside bar at this property. Free breakfast is included. Relax at the full-service spa, where massages, body treatments and facials await you. Take advantage of recreational amenities, which

  5. include an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features free WiFi, concierge services and babysitting (surcharge). Pousada convent de Evora Located between the Gothic Cathedral of Évora and the Temple of Diana, Pousada Convento de Evora is a renovated convent with a courtyard with swimming pool, as well as characteristic vaulted corridors and ceilings. The rooms occupy the former cells of Lóios monks, who have been carefully refurbished in terms of comfort, while retaining their original historical characteristics. The private bathroom is fitted with a bath and a shower. They also have free Wi-Fi, a minibar, a safe, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. You will have the opportunity to sleep in a cell, while being sure to take advantage of all modern standards.

  6. Guests can enjoy Portuguese dishes in the Pousada's restaurant, which has a chic dining room inside and a covered terrace by the pool. There are also 2 bars, including a large lobby bar with plenty of seating. Let’s not forget about the main dishes of Evora, such a succulent culinary. Açorda de marisco: Its seafood dish, it is very known in Portuguese açorda, is often described as a dry bread soup. It is prepared with bread mash and seasoned with good quality spices, usually dipped with olive oil, sautéed onions, and cilantro, with various shellfish such as shrimps, cockles, or clams. Açorda à Alentejana: It’s a bread soup, just a Portuguese classic dish, you can feel the thick, crusty slices of rustic bread and a flavorful broth that is made with garlic, olive oil, and fresh cilantro otherwise you can use mint. Although it occasionally employs meat or sausages, in its basic form the soup is traditionally served topped with a poached egg. Ensopado de borrego: You will fall in love with this soup and stew that dominates the cuisine of Alentejo. The meat has an excellent quality, so tender, the herbs are used in differently depending on the seasons, this dish is cooked with a lot of skills, and it’s a large boiling pot that takes many hours to cook.

  7. Ensopado de borrego is known for lamb meat stew and is a succulent dish that you don’t want to miss out on. Receive your Portugal Visa Appointment today and start on an entertaining journey to Evora Portugal city with family, friends or someone special. Collect beautiful memories there for life-time. Click here: https://www.portugalvisas.co.uk/blog/2020/07/06/things- to-do-in-evora-portugal/

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