
Évora.
A walled university city at the heart of Alentejo's wine country.

Évora is a walled city in Alentejo, built around a Roman temple still standing in the old town. Its narrow streets and whitewashed houses, trimmed in yellow, sit beneath a cathedral that has watched over the city since medieval times. The Chapel of Bones, inside the Royal Church of St. Francis, lines its walls with human remains — one of Évora's most recognised sights. Praça do Giraldo, the city's main square, has long served as a gathering point for markets and conversation, framed by arcaded buildings and a marble fountain.
Beyond the walls, the Alentejo countryside unfolds in cork oaks and olive groves, with vineyards spread across the surrounding plains. Évora's university keeps a steady rhythm of student life running through the historic core, filling cafés and bookshops near the cathedral. Local restaurants serve Alentejo specialties built on bread and black pork, alongside wines from nearby adegas.
Things to do.
- 01Explore the Roman Temple of Évora
- 02Visit the Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos)
- 03Stroll through the historic center and its medieval streets
- 04Enjoy wine tasting tours in local vineyards
- 05Discover the Évora Cathedral
- 06Relax in the Praça do Giraldo
- 07Visit the University of Évora
- 08Attend local festivals celebrating Alentejo culture
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