Évora Museum (Frei Manuel do Cenáculo)
Museu Nacional Frei Manuel do Cenáculo
A national museum in a former archbishop's palace, housing Roman relics, medieval sculpture, and 16th-century Flemish paintings.
The museum occupies the former archbishop's palace between the cathedral and the Roman Temple, and is named after the 18th-century collector Archbishop Frei Manuel do Cenáculo. Its exhibits range from Roman-era stone carvings and medieval and Manueline architectural elements to the museum's highlight, a set of Flemish altarpiece panels depicting the life of the Virgin Mary. There are also local Alentejo furniture and gold and silverware. Admission is about 5 euros, and the museum is closed on Mondays. It is ideal for rainy days or hot afternoons.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Sunday approx. 09:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Évora Cathedral
- 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