Evora is the capital of the province of the same name, dominated by the endless expanse of the fertile Alentejo region.. Cattle breeding, viticulture, production of olive and cork oak products as well as cereal cultivation are carried out here on a large scale.. The Alentejo is the region with the lowest population and the highest unemployment rate in Portugal..

     

Evora, already known as Ebora by the Celts, owes its present appearance to the rule of the Romans, Moors and Portuguese rulers of the middle ages.. They all left their mark on the UNESCO World Heritage City..

 

Sightseeing is easily accessible on a tour of the narrow, cobblestone streets..
In addition to the Temple of Diana and the Cathedral, do not miss a visit to the Capela dos Ossos «Bone Chapel», the monastery of Sts.. Klara, the aqueduct and the square Praco do Geraldo miss..

     


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