The church of San Franciscu was built in 1475-1550 in the Gothic style with Manuelino inclusions, designed by Martín Lorenzo, on the site of an earlier 13th-century Romanesque church. Above the Manuelino entrance, you can see the figure of... read more
The fortress-like granite Cathedral of Évora was begun in 1186, consecrated in 1204 and completed only in 1250. Therefore, in its Romanesque style mixed with Gothic. It is one of the finest medieval Portuguese cathedrals and the largest amo... read more
In Piazza Condi di Vila Flor is the Roman temple, one of the most famous buildings in Évora. Standing on a high stylobate, with 14 well-preserved Corinthian granite columns, the temple was built between the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD and is b... read more
The University of Évora was founded in 1559 by Cardinal Henrique, brother of King Joao III and Archbishop of Évora. Under the administration of the Jesuit Order, the university reached its heyday by the beginning of the 18th century.... read more
