Ruins · UNESCO
Roman Temple of Evora
Evora, Portugal
A Roman temple with Corinthian columns, standing in the middle of the city.
Church, mosque or temple · Portugal · Alentejo
Chapel of Bones
A chapel whose walls are decorated with human bones.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Chapel of Bones matters
The Chapel of Bones is a small chapel inside St Francis church, with its walls and pillars covered in the bones and skulls of monks. An inscription is a reminder about the passing of life. It's a memento mori, unusual and thought-provoking, but not for everyone.
Talking points
- It is inside the church of St Francis.
- An inscription reminds visitors of mortality.
- Small, so quick to visit.
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Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Evora Cathedral
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A fortress-like Romanesque and Gothic cathedral with rooftop access.
Ruins
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