[2024 Evora Attraction] Travel Guide for Aqueduto de Agua de Prata (Updated Nov)
Historical Sites
Address:
R. do Muro 8, Evora 7000-602, Portugal
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Phone:
+351 916 112 655
🇵🇹 Évora Aqueduct
The Évora Aqueduct (Aqueduto da Água de Prata) is an impressive historical structure located in the city of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Portugal. It was built in the 16th century to supply fresh water to the city, which often faced droughts. The aqueduct extends for about 18 kilometers from its source to Évora.
What makes the Évora Aqueduct particularly unique is that it integrates into the city’s architecture. Within the city walls, houses, shops, and other buildings are constructed beneath and alongside the aqueduct's arches, blending the functional structure with urban life.
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🇵🇹 Day Trip To Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Portugal, is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, Roman ruins, and rich history. It is about 1.5 hours by car or train from Lisbon so it makes a perfect day trip destination from Lisbon. The historic centre of Evora is small enough to be explored on foot. The major attractions include:
🌟 Roman Temple (Templo Romano de Évora)
This is one of the best-preserved Roman structures on the Iberian Peninsula, dating back to the 1st century.
🌟 Cathedral of Évora (Sé de Évora)
A massive Gothic structure with stunning views from the roof.
🌟 Praça do Giraldo
The main square of Évora, surrounded by historical buildings and filled with local cafes.
🌟 Évora Aqueduct (Aqueduto da Água de Prata)
A marvel of Renaissance engineering built to supply water to the city in the 16th century
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Explored Evora, UNESCO world heritage on foot
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Evora is the capital of Portugal's south-central Alentejo region. The city's historic centre is small enough to be explored on foot. You certainly won't miss the landmarks such as the ancient Roman Temple of Évora (also called the Temple of Diana) from 1st century, Cathedral of Évora from 12th century and also spectacular stone aqueduct that borders the old town from the 16th century. I like the old town centre as it is well-preserved. You can see a lot of medieval walls amidst the new buildings.
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Locations:
Templo Romano Évora
Largo do Conde de Vila Flor, 7000-863 Évora, Portugal
H3FV+23 Evora, Portugal
Aqueduto da Água de Prata
R. do Muro 8, 7000-592 Évora, Portugal
H3GP+9V Evora, Portugal