The Cathedral of Évora was built in the 12th C. and is the largest cathedral in Portugal. It is located in the heart of this beautiful city – a city that is so full of well-preserved monuments; it is no wonder that UNESCO designated Évora a World Heritage Site. The exterior is a blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles.
The well preserved 14th C. cloisters are picturesque and include statues of the Evangelists. The Sacred Art Museum houses the treasures from the church, which include its most precious item, a 13th C. ivory Virgin that opens to reveal intricately carved scenes from her life.
Near the Cathedral is Évora’s most famous landmark, the Temple of Diana, dating from the 2nd C. It is one of the Iberian Peninsula’s best preserved Roman monuments, with 14 of its 18 original Corinthian columns still intact.
- Largo Marquês de Marialva
- Évora, Portugal
- Phone: (26) 675 93 30
Book a private tour! You may want to consider booking a private tour with an English-speaking guide. Your personal guide can provide you with information on the city and its historic sites. For more information on our Évora Day Trip tour, click here, and for information on all of our Lisbon Day Trip tours, click here.
Photo credit: Daniel Feliciano
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