.. jAlbum 39 Évora Portugal – 2025. Évora is a historic, UNESCO World Heritage city in Portugal's Alentejo region, known as a "museum-city" for its exceptionally preserved Roman ruins, medieval walls, Gothic cathedral, and the macabre Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones). The city features a maze of narrow, cobblestone streets with buildings from various historical periods and lots of churches, museums, cultural activities and of course lots of good food. slides/20250928_091148.jpg Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 A statue of Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese mariner, explorer, and nobleman. He discovered the first direct maritime route between Europe and India by sea, via the Cape of Good Hope. A statue of Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese mariner, explorer, and nobleman. He discovered the first direct maritime route between Europe and India by sea, via the Cape of Good Hope. slides/20250928_091148.jpg slides/20250928_092036.jpg Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 A typical narrow, winding cobblestone street in the historic center of Évora, Portugal A typical narrow, winding cobblestone street in the historic center of Évora, Portugal slides/20250928_092036.jpg slides/20250928_092219.jpg Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 The Praça do Giraldo, the main square in the historic center of Évora, Portugal The Praça do Giraldo, the main square in the historic center of Évora, Portugal slides/20250928_092219.jpg slides/20250928_092314.jpg Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 The historic center of Évora, Portugal. The city features a maze of narrow, cobblestone streets with buildings from various historical periods. The historic center of Évora, Portugal. The city features a maze of narrow, cobblestone streets with buildings from various historical periods. slides/20250928_092314.jpg slides/20250928_093007.jpg Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 The Banco de Portugal building which is on the Praça do Giraldo, the main square in Évora, Portugal The Banco de Portugal building which is on the Praça do Giraldo, the main square in Évora, Portugal slides/20250928_093007.jpg slides/20250928_102713.jpg Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 The Chafariz da Praça do Giraldo, a fountain located in the main square of Évora, Portugal The Chafariz da Praça do Giraldo, a fountain located in the main square of Évora, Portugal slides/20250928_102713.jpg slides/20250928_093614.jpg Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 A traditional Portuguese tile sign for a restaurant named "Momentos" in Évora, Portugal A traditional Portuguese tile sign for a restaurant named "Momentos" in Évora, Portugal slides/20250928_093614.jpg slides/20250928_093741.jpg Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 Various hand-painted Portuguese ceramic plates for sale in Évora. The plates feature traditional Portuguese designs and are sold as souvenirs or wall decor. Various hand-painted Portuguese ceramic plates for sale in Évora. The plates feature traditional Portuguese designs and are sold as souvenirs or wall decor. slides/20250928_093741.jpg slides/20250928_093842.jpg Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 A decorative portal with elaborate marble stonework. Évora, Portugal A decorative portal with elaborate marble stonework. Évora, Portugal slides/20250928_093842.jpg slides/20250928_093930.jpg Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 A stone plaque with the number 75 carved into it, and an ornate, carved face below the number. Évora, Portugal A stone plaque with the number 75 carved into it, and an ornate, carved face below the number. Évora, Portugal slides/20250928_093930.jpg slides/20250928_094652.jpg Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 The Roman Temple of Évora, also known as the Temple of Diana, an ancient temple in Évora, Portugal. The temple was built in the early 1st century AD in the Corinthian style. The Roman Temple of Évora, also known as the Temple of Diana, an ancient temple in Évora, Portugal. The temple was built in the early 1st century AD in the Corinthian style. slides/20250928_094652.jpg slides/20250928_094924.jpg Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 The Roman Temple of Évora, also known as the Temple of Diana, an ancient temple in Évora, Portugal. The temple was built in the early 1st century AD in the Corinthian style. The Roman Temple of Évora, also known as the Temple of Diana, an ancient temple in Évora, Portugal. The temple was built in the early 1st century AD in the Corinthian style. slides/20250928_094924.jpg slides/20250928_095545.jpg Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 The Busto Dr. Barahona (Bust of Dr. Barahona), a monument located in the Jardim Diana (Diana Garden) in Évora, Portugal. Dr. Barahona was a notable mayor and benefactor of Évora. The Busto Dr. Barahona (Bust of Dr. Barahona), a monument located in the Jardim Diana (Diana Garden) in Évora, Portugal. Dr. Barahona was a notable mayor and benefactor of Évora. slides/20250928_095545.jpg slides/JEM_2139.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 A marble sculpture in the Jardim Diana (Diana Garden) in Évora, Portugal A marble sculpture in the Jardim Diana (Diana Garden) in Évora, Portugal slides/JEM_2139.JPG slides/20250928_100126.jpg Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 A sculpture in the Jardim Diana (Diana Garden) in Évora, Portugal A sculpture in the Jardim Diana (Diana Garden) in Évora, Portugal slides/20250928_100126.jpg slides/20250928_100143.jpg Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 The Cathedral of Évora, located in the city of Évora, Portugal, as seen through the ancient columns of the nearby Roman Temple. The Cathedral of Évora, located in the city of Évora, Portugal, as seen through the ancient columns of the nearby Roman Temple. slides/20250928_100143.jpg slides/20250928_102113.jpg Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 A typical narrow, winding cobblestone street in the historic center of Évora, Portugal A typical narrow, winding cobblestone street in the historic center of Évora, Portugal slides/20250928_102113.jpg slides/20250928_103737.jpg Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 The Igreja da Graça (Church of Grace) in the historic center of Évora, Portugal. This Renaissance-style church is notable for its distinctive façade. The Igreja da Graça (Church of Grace) in the historic center of Évora, Portugal. This Renaissance-style church is notable for its distinctive façade. slides/20250928_103737.jpg slides/20250929_182942.jpg Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 The distinctive facade of the Igreja da Graça (Church of Our Lady of Grace) in Évora, Portugal The distinctive facade of the Igreja da Graça (Church of Our Lady of Grace) in Évora, Portugal slides/20250929_182942.jpg slides/JEM_2234.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 The Aqueduto da Água de Prata (Aqueduct of the Silver Water) in Évora, Portugal. It is a Renaissance-style aqueduct built between 1532 and 1537 and it was an impressive feat of engineering for its time. The Aqueduto da Água de Prata (Aqueduct of the Silver Water) in Évora, Portugal. It is a Renaissance-style aqueduct built between 1532 and 1537 and it was an impressive feat of engineering for its time. slides/JEM_2234.JPG slides/20250929_181750.jpg Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 The Aqueduto da Água de Prata (Aqueduct of the Silver Water) in Évora, Portugal. It is a Renaissance-style aqueduct built between 1532 and 1537 and it was an impressive feat of engineering for its time. The Aqueduto da Água de Prata (Aqueduct of the Silver Water) in Évora, Portugal. It is a Renaissance-style aqueduct built between 1532 and 1537 and it was an impressive feat of engineering for its time. slides/20250929_181750.jpg slides/20250929_182248.jpg Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 Old stone columns and wall in the historic center of Évora, Portugal Old stone columns and wall in the historic center of Évora, Portugal slides/20250929_182248.jpg slides/JEM_2093.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 The Chapel of Saint Blaise (Capela de São Brás) located in Évora, Portugal. The chapel is an example of Mudéjar-Gothic architecture. It was built by order of King John II and completed around 1485, as a gesture of thanksgiving for the end of a plague epidemic. The Chapel of Saint Blaise (Capela de São Brás) located in Évora, Portugal. The chapel is an example of Mudéjar-Gothic architecture. It was built by order of King John II and completed around 1485, as a gesture of thanksgiving for the end of a plague epidemic. slides/JEM_2093.JPG slides/JEM_2096.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 A variety of traditional Portuguese ceramics for sale in Évora, Portugal A variety of traditional Portuguese ceramics for sale in Évora, Portugal slides/JEM_2096.JPG slides/JEM_2097.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 The interior walls of the Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) in Évora, Portugal. The chapel's walls and columns are entirely covered in human bones and skulls, which were arranged by Franciscan monks in the 16th century. An estimated 5,000 corpses were used. The interior walls of the Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) in Évora, Portugal. The chapel's walls and columns are entirely covered in human bones and skulls, which were arranged by Franciscan monks in the 16th century. An estimated 5,000 corpses were used. slides/JEM_2097.JPG slides/JEM_2102.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 The interior walls of the Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) in Évora, Portugal. The chapel's walls and columns are entirely covered in human bones and skulls, which were arranged by Franciscan monks in the 16th century. An estimated 5,000 corpses were used. The interior walls of the Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) in Évora, Portugal. The chapel's walls and columns are entirely covered in human bones and skulls, which were arranged by Franciscan monks in the 16th century. An estimated 5,000 corpses were used. slides/JEM_2102.JPG slides/JEM_2103.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 The interior walls of the Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) in Évora, Portugal. The chapel's walls and columns are entirely covered in human bones and skulls, which were arranged by Franciscan monks in the 16th century. An estimated 5,000 corpses were used. The interior walls of the Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) in Évora, Portugal. The chapel's walls and columns are entirely covered in human bones and skulls, which were arranged by Franciscan monks in the 16th century. An estimated 5,000 corpses were used. slides/JEM_2103.JPG slides/JEM_2104.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 The interior walls of the Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) in Évora, Portugal. The chapel's walls and columns are entirely covered in human bones and skulls, which were arranged by Franciscan monks in the 16th century. An estimated 5,000 corpses were used. The interior walls of the Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) in Évora, Portugal. The chapel's walls and columns are entirely covered in human bones and skulls, which were arranged by Franciscan monks in the 16th century. An estimated 5,000 corpses were used. slides/JEM_2104.JPG slides/JEM_2105.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 the marble entrance archway to the Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) in Évora, Portugal. The inscription above the entrance is a memento mori, a reminder of mortality and say "We bones that are here, for yours await". the marble entrance archway to the Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) in Évora, Portugal. The inscription above the entrance is a memento mori, a reminder of mortality and say "We bones that are here, for yours await". slides/JEM_2105.JPG slides/JEM_2112.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 A detailed, illuminated nativity scene, or presépio, which is part of a collection housed in the museum section of the Church of St. Francis in Évora, Portugal. The scene depicts a miniature town with numerous buildings, figures, and lights. A detailed, illuminated nativity scene, or presépio, which is part of a collection housed in the museum section of the Church of St. Francis in Évora, Portugal. The scene depicts a miniature town with numerous buildings, figures, and lights. slides/JEM_2112.JPG slides/JEM_2122.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 A monstrance, also known as an ostensorium which is part of a collection housed in the museum section of the Church of St. Francis in Évora, Portugal. A monstrance, also known as an ostensorium which is part of a collection housed in the museum section of the Church of St. Francis in Évora, Portugal. slides/JEM_2122.JPG slides/JEM_2133.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 The interior of the Igreja de São Francisco (Church of St. Francis) in Évora, Portugal The interior of the Igreja de São Francisco (Church of St. Francis) in Évora, Portugal slides/JEM_2133.JPG slides/JEM_2126.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 The Royal Palace of Évora, also known as the Palácio de Dom Manuel, located in Évora, Portugal The Royal Palace of Évora, also known as the Palácio de Dom Manuel, located in Évora, Portugal slides/JEM_2126.JPG slides/JEM_2127.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 The historic city of Évora, Portugal The historic city of Évora, Portugal slides/JEM_2127.JPG slides/JEM_2147.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 A collection of cork products, including bags, hats, and coasters for sale as souvenirs in Évora, Portugal A collection of cork products, including bags, hats, and coasters for sale as souvenirs in Évora, Portugal slides/JEM_2147.JPG slides/JEM_2242.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:55:40 -0700 The Cathedral of Évora, also known as the Basilica of Nossa Senhora da Assunção, in Évora, Portugal The Cathedral of Évora, also known as the Basilica of Nossa Senhora da Assunção, in Évora, Portugal slides/JEM_2242.JPG