Évora Cathedral
Sé de Évora
Portugal's largest medieval cathedral, where you can climb onto the roof for a walk, overlooking the white old town and the Alentejo plains.
Évora Cathedral was begun in the late 12th century and completed in the mid-13th century. Its two asymmetrical towers on the facade resemble a fortress, and the interior blends Romanesque and Gothic styles. Highlights include the Gothic cloister, the Museum of Sacred Art and the roof walk, a stone path that circles the dome and offers views over the Roman temple and the whole city. Tickets for the cloister and roof cost about 5 to 6 euros, and combined tickets are priced separately. It is open roughly 9:00 to 17:00, and visits are not permitted during services.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Évora Museum (Frei Manuel do Cenáculo)
- Lóios Church & Cadaval Palace
- Roman Temple of Évora
- University of Évora (Colégio do Espírito Santo)
- Praça do Giraldo
- Chapel of Bones
- Public Garden & Palace of King Manuel
- Água de Prata Aqueduct