Praça do Giraldo
The central square of Évora's old town, surrounded by arcades, a 16th-century marble fountain, and the Church of Santo Antão. It is the starting point of city life.
The square is named after Giraldo the Fearless, a knight who recaptured Évora from the Moors in the 12th century. It was once the site of Inquisition executions. At its northern end stands a marble fountain dating from 1571, whose eight spouts are said to represent the eight streets leading into the square. The arcades around the square house cafés, pastry shops, and souvenir stores, and the tourist information center is also here. The square is open at all times, and most major sights are only a few minutes' walk away.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Chapel of Bones
- Roman Temple of Évora
- Évora Museum (Frei Manuel do Cenáculo)
- Évora Cathedral
- Lóios Church & Cadaval Palace
- Public Garden & Palace of King Manuel
- Água de Prata Aqueduct
- University of Évora (Colégio do Espírito Santo)