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Chapel of Bones
A haunting chapel in Evora with walls and pillars constructed entirely from the bones and skulls of over 5,000 monks.
1 km · about 5 min drive
Évora, Portugal · Europe
Évora is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Arraiolos, 1km from Chapel of Bones.
Évora is a town located in Évora, Portugal. With a population of 53,591, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Évora sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Évora to your route.
Évora, officially the Very Noble and Ever Loyal City of Évora, is a city and a municipality in Portugal. It has 53,591 inhabitants (2021), in an area of 1,307.08 square kilometers (504.67 mi2). It is considered the historic capital of the Alentejo region and serves as the seat of the Évora District.
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well-preserved old town centre, still partially enclosed by medieval walls, and many monuments dating from various historical periods, including a Roman Temple, Évora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986.
Due to its inland position, Évora is one of Portugal's hottest cities in the summer, frequently subject to heatwaves.
Évora is ranked number two in the Portuguese most livable cities survey of living conditions published yearly by Expresso. It was ranked first in a study concerning competitiveness of the 18 Portuguese district capitals, according to a 2006 study made by University of Minho economics researchers.
Along with Liepāja, Latvia, Évora was chosen to be the European Capital of Culture in 2027.
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Évora is located in Évora, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 38.5659 latitude, -7.9040 longitude.
Évora has a population of approximately 53,591 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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A haunting chapel in Evora with walls and pillars constructed entirely from the bones and skulls of over 5,000 monks.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Whitewashed medieval village sealed inside castle walls on a hill above the vast Alqueva reservoir, its schist lanes ending at a keep with lake views to Spain. The surrounding Dark Sky Alqueva reserve makes it a stargazing base.
47 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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