In 1551, Cardinal D. Henry, the first Archbishop of Évora, took a further step in pursuing a true apostolic and spiritual reform of his diocese by founding a college of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in the city. The Jesuits developed an important educational center in the adjacent college, which played a key role in the evangelization of the Alentejo.

The church's impressive interior clearly reflects the Jesuit spirituality.

As part of extensive, costly renovations from 2020 to 2023, the rooms were opened to the public.

The current admission fee is €2.50. (May 2025)

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July 20, 2025

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Renovated part of the Colégio do Espírito Santo, which has currently been made available to the university located behind it.

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1. Giraldo Square – Roman Temple of Évora loop from Évora

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2. Giraldo Square arcades – Giraldo Square loop from São Sebastião

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3. Rua Nova Water Tank – Giraldo Square loop from Évora

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01:31

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Location: Sé E São Pedro, Évora, Portugal

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1. Giraldo Square – Roman Temple of Évora loop from Évora

2. Giraldo Square arcades – Giraldo Square loop from São Sebastião

3. Rua Nova Water Tank – Giraldo Square loop from Évora

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