Private Tour Of The Roman Temple Of Evora Chapel Of Bones Cathedral --

Private Tour Of The Roman Temple Of Evora Chapel Of Bones Cathedral --

In this tour you will have the opportunity to know the Roman Temple is one of the grandest and best preserved Roman temples in the whole of the Iberian Peninsula. from Romanesque to Gothic style, the quaint chapel of Bones and finally Freeport, the largest low-cost shopping center

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Stop At: Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana), Largo do Conde de Vila Flor Dentro da Muralha, Evora 7000-804 Portugal

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986, the Roman Temple in Évora is one of the grandest and best preserved Roman temples in the entire Iberian Peninsula, and is also one of the most visible symbols of Roman occupation in the city.

Corinthian style, the Roman temple was built at the beginning of the first century AD, and is located in the historic city center, more precisely, at Largo Conde de Vila Flor.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora), Largo do Marques de Marialva, Evora 7000-809 Portugal

The construction of the Évora Cathedral was started in 1186 and consecrated in 1204, was completed only in 1250. It is a fascinating and imposing monument. All granite is marked by the transition from Romanesque to Gothic.

It was improved during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, being from that time the high choir, the pulpit, the baptistery and the arch of the Chapel of Our Lady of Piety or Chapel of Esporão (1529). This chapel of the Évora Cathedral is an unusual testimony of plateresque hybrid architecture.

The terrace of the Cathedral is the highest point of the city. From there you can see the whole historic city within the walls, with all its heritage, and also the new city made up of various neighborhoods all around. In addition, there is a vast horizon where you can see the extensive plain and some historical sites, such as Arraiolos, Evoramonte and on the outskirts of the Ossa Mountains in the north and Portel in the south. A must visit to get to know yourself well the city of Évora.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Palacio de Dom Manuel, Rua 24 de Julho 1, Evora 7000-673 Portugal

One of the most beautiful buildings in Évora, the Dom Manuel Palace, formerly known as Paço Real de S. Francisco, is located inside the Évora Public Garden, in the tranquility of a green space with terraces and benches from which one of the largest can contemplate. Architectural works of the country, the monument also had a huge historical importance, because it was in it that Vasco da Gama was invested in commanding the Discovery squadron of the maritime route to India and it was also in the palace that Gil Vicente represented seven of his dedicated autos. to the queens D. Maria of Castile and D. Catarina of Austria.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Capela dos Ossos, Praca 10 de Maio 4, Evora 7000-650 Portugal

The Chapel of Bones was built in the seventeenth century by three Franciscan friars to convey the message of the transience and fragility of human life. This message is clearly conveyed to visitors right at the entrance, through the warning: “We bones that we are here, for your hope”, besides the spiritual question, there was also a physical question, because there were in the region of Évora, forty-two monastic cemeteries. they were taking up too much space and strategic places that many wanted to use for other purposes. So they decided to remove the skeletons from the earth and use them to build and decorate the chapel. The chapel was built where the friars were originally the dormitory and reflection room, the eight pillars of the chapel are lined with carefully arranged human bones and skulls linked by brown cement. The vaults are brick plastered white and painted with motifs that symbolize or allude to death. In addition to the bones, the Chapel of Bones is also decorated with religious statues and Renaissance and Baroque painting.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Freeport Lisboa Fashion Outlet, Avenida Euro 2004, Alcochete 2890-154 Portugal

With retail stores selling everything from home furnishings and appliances to clothing and beauty, shoppers can find some of the best brands at low prices. Many stores offer up to 60% off sales at department stores. As discount stores are not generally as common in Europe as in other parts of the world, this is a shopping destination for many Europeans. There are Spanish and Portuguese brands as well as international brands to choose from.