Practical Guide

After you get to know the answer to the question “Where is Evora?” by seeing its location on a map, you will understand that its geographic position makes travelling to the capital of Alentejo quite easy. Evora, even though administratively considered as south of Portugal, is not that far from a central position in the country. So, if you want to travel to Evora departing …

Local shops in Evora are very important for the city because they give life to the city centre. Both the population (the “Eborenses”) and the visitors can shop while enjoying the beauty of the buildings. Many of these are here for centuries and have “seen” a lot of people making business in fairs or shops. The best streets to find local shops or the big …

Evora museums tell the story of the city and Alentejo, Portugal. These museums are places where the past is shown on exhibits. But, in many cases, also on the walls of important buildings which witnessed hundreds of years go by slowly. The museums of Evora are perfectly integrated in the historical centre. This allows you to visit some of them while you also explore the …

Forum Eugénio de Almeida is one more of the many reasons to visit Evora. Almost all of them are related to the history which has made Evora a world heritage site in the centre of the amazing nature of Alentejo, not forgetting its gastronomy and wine production. But we also have modernity in Evora. Forum Eugénio de Almeida is an innovative space dedicated to the …

Evora is considered world heritage by UNESCO since 1986. The main reason for this distinction is the fact that Evora is the best example of a city in the golden age of Portugal after the destruction of Lisbon in the 1755 earthquake. Evora UNESCO world heritage is a recognition of the city importance and has brought it a lot of visitors over the years. Let´s …

Evora Museum is one of the most important in the city. So, it was remodelled in 2009. The façade looks amazing but inside was where the greatest modifications were made. Right now, Evora Museum has a few collections and an exhibition space at the same level as some museums throughout the world. Evora Museum Facade Walking to high part of the city will get you …

Buying Evora souvenirs is something you absolutely need to do when you visit the city! For yourself or for family and friends, there is surely something you will want to take home with you from Evora to remember times well spent and, of course, awaken the desire to come back. The suggestions you will find in this page about where to buy souvenirs in Evora …

Where is Evora in Portugal? The city is in Alentejo, a region in the south of Portugal. Evora is, in fact, the capital of Alentejo, literally “beyond Tagus”, a river which is born in Spain and meets the ocean in Lisbon. The region is the largest in Portugal, one of the most beautiful and so one of the most visited by tourists too. Evora location …