Ruins · UNESCO
Roman Temple of Evora
Evora, Portugal
A Roman temple with Corinthian columns, standing in the middle of the city.
City · Portugal · Alentejo
Evora
A walled Alentejo city with Roman, medieval and Renaissance monuments.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Evora matters
Evora feels like an open-air museum in the dry Alentejo plains. A Roman temple stands in the centre, a granite cathedral overlooks the roofs, and whitewashed lanes are lined with orange trees. The surrounding region is known for cork, olives and wine, and tables are full of rich, slow-cooked dishes. It's calm and compact, with a student buzz, and good for a night or two.
Talking points
- Evora's historic centre is a World Heritage Site.
- Cork oak country surrounds the city.
- Alentejo wines and food are a highlight.
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What to see in Evora
Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Chapel of Bones
Evora, Portugal
A chapel whose walls are decorated with human bones.
Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Evora Cathedral
Evora, Portugal
A fortress-like Romanesque and Gothic cathedral with rooftop access.
Ruins
Almendres Cromlech
Evora, Portugal
A Neolithic stone circle on a hillside in cork-oak country.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.