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16th-century convent
This Pousada stands in the heart of the historic centre of Évora, alongside the Roman Temple of Diana and near Evora's gothic cathedral. Evora is located 130km east of Lisbon and its historic centre is classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.
Originally built as a convent, founded in 1485, the Pousada is one of Évora’s historic gems, with elements of Romanesque, Gothic and Manueline architecture. Inside, although the bedrooms are small (reminding us of its monastic history!), the Pousada is luxurious. There are sumptuous drapes, richly covered velvet chairs and sofas, 18th-century frescos, and gilt mirrors. Bedrooms are individually decorated in a classic style with plenty of bright colour and subtle shades to complement.
The restaurant is located within the monastery’s cloisters where the monks' refectory stood, and there is also a bar. Outside you can enjoy their swimming pool and sunbeds during the peak summer months.
The setting of the Pousada could not be better, located within the heart of the historic quarter. The town is not huge so it can be explored in a day or two. Enjoy its medieval architecture, palaces and churches, and its excellent cafes and restaurants.
The city of Évora is the capital of the Alentejo region and its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Most of the historic centre's key attractions can be reached on foot. Its key sites include Some of the attractions which are worth visiting are the bone chapel (Capela dos Ossos), the Gothic cathedral, Praça do Giraldo, the Roman Romano of Évora, and the church 'Igreja da Graça'.
Filled with narrow streets to explore and lined by white houses, it is easy to see why this attractive city was chosen by the Kings of Portugal in the 15th century as a royal residence. Évora’s long history and well preserved historic centre showcasing excellent 16th to 18th century architecture led to its UNESCO World Heritage status.
The Sé Catedral de Évora is the largest medieval cathedral in Portugal and widely regarded as one of the most beautiful. It enjoys prime position at the highest point of the city. Dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries, the cathedral Discover the Romanesque to the Gothic and the Renaissance to the Baroque additions.
Praça do Giraldo, is a meeting point within the city is where you will find coffee shops, cafes, shops and the tourist information. One must-see is the Chafariz, a marble drinking fountain with 8 spouts representing the 8 streets that lead to the Praça.
The Templo Romano de Évora is one of the most important ruins in Portugal and sits right in front of the Pousada. At over 2000 years old, this temple was originally built in the first century when Caesar Augustus was Emperor. It has a long and eventful history having been almost destroyed in the 5th century and later serving as a bank vault and butchers to the castle in the 14th century. In the 19th century, the original design was recovered. It was claimed that the temple had been consecrated to the temple of Diana, hence it is also known as the temple of Diana.
Évora is situated in the heard of the Alentejo region, one of Portugal's most beautiful regions and famous for its wine, olive oil, marble and cork production. It is considered one of the world's most important cork-producing centres, and you cannot fail to see fields of cork trees as your drive through rolling Alentejan plains.
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Restaurant opening hours:
Breakfast is served from 08:00 to 11:00
Dinner is served from 19.30 to 22.00
From Évora train station:
Limited outdoor parking for a daily charge.
The Alentejo is a vast, rural region known for its cork and wine production. Pousadas here allow you to explore the region's hidden cultural gems, as well as tranquil escapes to rural areas.
