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The cathedral is a must-visit when in Évora. The entrance fee is very reasonable! First, climb the tower and enjoy a fantastic view from the roof of the cathedral. As you descend into the cloister, the beautiful yellow light from the window immediately catches your eye. Simply fascinating!

A must-see for anyone visiting Évora. Its morbid charm is fascinating, and the thousands upon thousands of bones serve as a reminder of one's own mortality. On the ceiling, you can discover various paintings and sayings about death and dying, and I would never have imagined how decoratively the bones were arranged in the chapel.

Visiting hours: - Daily from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM - There is a fee per visit.

The Chapel of Bones is a monument of penitential architecture. Dedicated to the Lord of the Steps, an image known to the people of Évora as the Lord Jesus of the House of Bones. It is located in the Church of São Francisco, on Largo 1° de Maio, next to the municipal market.

Giraldo Square is the main square in the city of Évora. It has undergone several changes over the years. Not so long ago, a traffic policeman stood there, directing the direction of Rua Cinco de Outubro, when cars circulated here and around the square. It was a parking lot and passenger pick-up point for a large fleet of taxis. It was the venue for meetings and business dealings among local farmers every Tuesday. Nowadays, it is largely occupied by the terraces of the surrounding restaurants and pastry shops. 👍🥾

A space that was made of beaten earth and in very poor condition was transformed into an eco-path, with the application of grass and plants and the creation of a pedestrian zone, but it does not correspond to the title, that is, Lagos, but rather to a walled area of the city of Évora.

At the center of Évora stands the Baluarte do Principe fortress, a testament to the city's strategic military importance in the 17th century. Built to withstand sieges, the fortress boasts sturdy stone walls and impressive views of the surrounding countryside. Évora's city defense system consists of two lines of walls, representing different time periods. The second wall, known as the Cerca-Nova, is a medieval construction dating back to the 16th century. It was reinforced over time and fortified with some very advanced bastions in the 17th century.

The bronze statue is dedicated to Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese navigator and explorer. Vasco da Gama was born in Sines in 1469 and played a significant role in Portugal. He is said to have studied navigation and mathematics in Évora, studies that assisted him on his various voyages. Vasco da Gama commanded the maritime expedition to the Indies, which set out from Lisbon on July 8, 1497, circumnavigated the African continent, and arrived in Caldas da Rainha on May 18, 1498, making him a wealthy and respected man in Portugal. After his second voyage to India, he settled in Évora in 1513.