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....
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:historic ruins and artifacts, charming city center
- Cons:sweltering heat in the summer
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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
theme of morbidity
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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
prowling around the cemetaries
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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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Only the new "feelgood page of the year"!
you should have taken a photo of a skull next to your bold head ;-)
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