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Roman Temple

The best-preserved Roman monument in Portugal: 14 granite columns with marble capitals, built in the 1st century AD on Évora's highest point.

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Time needed
30 min
Entry
Free
Best time
Sunset
Area
Old town

Granite columns from the 1st century.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Largo do Conde de Vila Flor, 7000-863 Évora

  • On foot: 5 minutes from Praça do Giraldo.
  • From Lisbon: 1h30 by car or train.
  • Parking: Outside the walls.

The story of Roman Temple of Évora

The temple survived because it was walled in and used for other purposes over the centuries, including as a butcher's shop.

It is often called the Temple of Diana, though it was probably dedicated to Emperor Augustus.

Best time to visit

Best season

Spring and autumn.

Best time of day

Sunset and night.

Summer

Very hot at midday.

Tips before you go

  • Lovely at sunset.
  • Come back at night when it is lit.
  • Enjoy the view from the garden behind it.

Best hotels near Roman Temple of Évora

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Pousada Convento de Évora

Hotel in a convent.

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Hotels in Évora Old Town

Historic.

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Hotels near Évora

Quiet estates.

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What's around Roman Temple of Évora

  • Évora Cathedral2 minutes.
  • Pousada ConventoNext door.
  • Praça do Giraldo5 minutes.

Questions travellers ask

Is it free?

Yes.

How old is it?

About 2,000 years.

How long do I need?

20–30 minutes.

More in Évora

Évora Cathedral

Évora Cathedral

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Praça do Giraldo

Praça do Giraldo

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