Under the cobblestone streets of Évora's lies eight centuries of history. This Portuguese city has moved through civilizations, trying on new identities, because why stick to one when you can try them all? Celtics, Romans, and Moors all left their mark before returning Évora to Portuguese rule in 1165. In the centuries that followed, it became a royal hot spot. Kings set up their courts, artists came flocking and the city exploded into a hotbed of culture and learning.

Step into the macabre when visiting the Chapel of Bones to understand why Franciscan monks built it back in the 1500s. The monks needed room to bury their dead and the fervour for the Counter-Reformation was running high at the time, so they got creative and built a sanctuary of human skulls and bones to remind us of how short our time on this earth is. Evora also comes with its own Aqueduto da Água de Prata, a 18km long water supply running across town. Its stone arches weren’t just good for bringing fresh water to its residents; the locals saw an opportunity and moved in. You can find homes, shops & cafes tucked away inside the aqueduct. A piece of Renaissance engineering transformed into habitats of the city’s history.

Before leaving Evora, don’t miss out on trying a queijada, a creamy cheese tart the nuns perfected by turning leftover egg yolks into gourmet baking. With just one bite you'll discover why Alentejo holds them sacred. Évora is more than sugar and stone. The best kept stories are hidden under the surface. Step into a city ready to surprise you. We invite you to walk the streets that will feed you, haunt you, and win you over before sunset.

Évora is more than sugar and stone. Its best kept stories are hidden under the surface. Step into a city ready to surprise you. We invite you to walk the streets that will feed you, haunt you, and win you over before sunset.

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Your Guide to Evora

Stroll among temples, arches, and sun-soaked streets steeped in history, culture, and the timeless rhythm of Alentejo life.