"The Jewel of the Alentejo" Évora by arasnosliw

Évora Travel Guide: 578 reviews and 1,366 photos

Capital of Alentejo

I tend to take on too many tasks at once. Therefore I am postponing this page, as I have for half a year already.

To be completed....

Évora's Morbid Side

damned by his mother to die

Take a glimpse at the Chapel of Bones, made out of the remains of more than 5000 people. A bit squirmish? Then I'd recommend not looking at the semi-petrified corpses that hang on the walls. If this chapel isn't enough for you, take a walk around Évora's cemetary, as pictured above.

Let's see dem bones!

Pros and Cons

Pros:historic ruins and artifacts, charming city center
Cons:sweltering heat in the summer

Last visit to Évora: Aug 2004
Intro Updated Feb 7, 2005
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I traveled to Évora on one of the hottest days of the year, mid-August, when temperatures rose in the Alentejo over 110... more travel advice

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Now after explaining my fascination with cemetaries, I ought to also tell you that this is one reason why I decided to... more travel advice

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This may seem like an odd activity, but I am attracted to cemetaries of all types, not just those that have any special... more travel advice

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Upward Feb 18, 2005 at 8:43 PM Report Abuse

Only the new "feelgood page of the year"!
chancay Feb 16, 2005 at 12:48 AM Report Abuse

you should have taken a photo of a skull next to your bold head ;-)

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