Giraldo Square – Roman Temple of Évora loop from Évora

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Évora

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Giraldo Square – Roman Temple of Évora loop from Évora

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Giraldo Square – Roman Temple of Évora loop from Évora

02:38

9.82km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.06 km

Giraldo Square

Highlight • Historical Site

There are a couple of cafes with seats outside ... For a break in between ... And just watch the hustle and bustle of the city.

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2.36 km

The library was opened in 1666 with the intention of serving as the Colégio dos Moss do Coro da Sé (Cathedral Choir School). At that time, the building was directly connected by an arcaded bridge to the Archiepiscopal Palace, now the Museum of Évora and the Cathedral. Today, the Public Library of Évora is one of the oldest and richest in Portugal. Its unique holdings include, in particular, its collection of books printed with movable type in the early days of the printing press, lithographs, and itineraries of ancient sailors and explorers.
A must-see for anyone interested. The building is divided into three sections open to the public.

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2.53 km

Roman Temple of Évora

Highlight • Historical Site

This Roman temple was built in the first century AD. For a long time it was thought to be dedicated to the goddess Diana. Today it is fairly certain that it was built as a sign of conquest.

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3.29 km

Silver Water Aqueduct (Évora)

Highlight • Monument

Very tall aqueduct in the north of the city. Over the years, the city has integrated the aqueduct, and some houses have been built directly onto the pillars.

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3.72 km

Garcia de Resende Theatre

Highlight • Monument

The Teatro Garcia de Resende, named after the Renaissance artist from Évora with the same name, is one of the best examples of the so-called “Italian theatres” in Portugal. And it is even on a par with some in Europe, such as the famous Scala in Milan.

José Ramalho Dinis Perdigão, owner of the Teatro Garcia de Resende, began construction in October 1881. As with other theatres in the 19th century, it was the elite of the city of Évora who pushed for this project, whose main objective was to reduce unemployment and crime.

The death of the “creator” of the Teatro Garcia de Resende in 1884 slowed down its completion. It was only in 1890 that the work was completed, largely thanks to Dr. Francisco Barahona, a man of refined and cosmopolitan tastes, to whom the widow D. Inácia Fernandes de Barahona remarried.

The inauguration of the theatre took place on the first day of June 1892, with the play “O Intimo” by E. Schwalbach, staged by the famous Companhia de Teatro do D. Maria II. The play was attended by Prince Afonso.

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5.32 km

The Artificial Ruins of Évora

Highlight • Monument

Interesting ruins that were probably created later. They go well with the park.

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5.77 km

Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos), Church of São Francisco, Évora

Highlight • Religious Site

For the entrance fee of 5 € you get the unique opportunity to see an ossuary. It used to be an honor here to be so closely connected to the church buildings with one's bones. Skulls, thigh bones, and pelvic bones are piled up everywhere. Not for everyone, but while you're here, take the chance.

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6.86 km

Évora Cathedral (Sé Catedral de Évora)

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Very impressive cathedral. It's worth a visit.

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9.82 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.74 km

2.94 km

715 m

361 m

Surfaces

7.36 km

1.11 km

759 m

200 m

181 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

March 18, 2025,Praça do Giraldo – Aquädukt in Évora Runde von Évora

Today we started in Arraiolos and visited the castle there, a beautiful old relic. There's no entry fee, no rules, just explore at your own pace.

Afterwards, we took a longer walk through Évora. The small town has a lot to offer, with its old city walls, old Roman buildings, and beautiful facades and churches. And cakes and coffee everywhere …

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September 23, 2021,Evora City Tour

Evora has an incredible amount of history that goes back to the first century as the Romans were already here. Witnesses are old wall remains and a Roman temple. But Evora also has many cafes and small restaurants and pubs that invite you to linger. But the same applies here: it is best not to drive into the inner city, …

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June 10, 2024,Evora entdeckt, Kreuz und Quer ganz nach Laune.

Yes, today was a Portuguese national holiday. Most of the shops in the city were closed. The Café Pao de Rala was also closed, with a coffee house atmosphere with blue and white tiles, which Geotoura says is really cozy. But the many sights made us forget the little mishap. As we criss-crossed the city, we liked the Templo Romano, …

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May 18, 2024,OlPe Stadtbesichtigung Evora 🇵🇹

Evora has many interesting sights, such as the castle-like granite cathedral of Santa Maria, the Roman temple, the church of São Francisco with the Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos). There are also some lovely souvenir shops, with lots of cork work, in Rua 5 De Outubro. Numerous restaurants offer very good Portuguese cuisine.

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