Portugal Day 8, Sep 2024

27th Sept 2024

Day 8

Evora

Cerca Romana or "Roman Enclosure" or Evora Walls surround the city of Evora. Walking around the perimeter seem endless. The earliest part of the wall were built in the 3rd Century. 

Some building outside the  Evora Wall

Entering the city Walls

In the city, we visited many historical sites. In fact Evora is a open museum 

Igreja Mosteiro de Sao Francisco.This is an imposing Gothic style  Catholic church dating back to the 13th century. The interior is elegant and elaborate. 

In the museum, there is a large collection of nativity scenes from all over the world. Museum also displays paintings and artifacts. 

Chapel of Bones. A spooky chapel decorated with human skulls and bones. There's a spiritual and moral explanation for the use of bones.

Palacio da Dom Manuel (Royal Palace of Evora) exterior.

Graca Church and surrounding 

Chafariz da Praca do Giraldo (Giraldo Square Fountain) and nearby

Walking on crowded lanes of Alcarco de Sima and de Baixo where you find open air eateries.

Catedral de Evora (Cathedral of Evora)

Cathedral rooftop

View from the terrace

Inside the Cathedral 

View of Evora city from the castle 

Temple Romano de Evora (Roman Temple of Evora) and the surrounding. The temple were built in the 3rd Century. 

In Evora, houses are typically painted white with yellow outline. Streets and pavements are generally narrow, built of granite or large pebbles.

The hotel we stayed was previously a farm and a ranch. It's now an olive orchard.