On our way home from Lisbon, we decided to stop for lunch in the town of Evora. This little town is a gem. The old section is still surrounded by a city wall. We parked just outside and walked in. Evora can trace its roots back to Celtic times (that's like 2 millennia, fascinating!) Because of this history the town has an eclectic mixture of monuments to see.
First things first, we found some food! Our restaurant's outdoor section was in the middle of the Praca do Giraldo. It was a delightful way to eat lunch and the food was delicious. We had spaghetti and it had a bit of fresh cilantro on it. I wasn't expecting that flavor, but it was wonderful and I've been offering a little dish of it when we have pasta at home now.
This Roman arch, the Porta de Dona Isabel, was once a main gate in the Roman wall.
As we walked under the arch, we walked on some of the original Roman pavement stones, which are large and irregular in size and placement. Pretty awesome!
This is a Roman Temple that was part of the original roman forum that once stood here in the first century AD.
the Cathedral
The city was refreshing and people friendly. We visited on a Sunday so the streets were pretty empty. We didn't mind. It was fun to wander through the cobbled streets and take the city in. The buildings were full of charming colors that I learned from our friend Rick Steves are traditional in the Alentejo region of Portugal. "The yellow trim is believed to repel evil spirits, and blue actually does keep flies away."
Pastelaria Conventual: Rua do Cicioso no. 47, Evora, Portugal
GO THERE AND YOUR TASTE BUDS WILL THANK YOU!!
The Church of St. Francis was simple and pure in style.
The main attraction, especially if you're a 10 year old boy named Luke.....
The Public Gardens with Medieval arches and ruins of what was once a royal palace.
First things first, we found some food! Our restaurant's outdoor section was in the middle of the Praca do Giraldo. It was a delightful way to eat lunch and the food was delicious. We had spaghetti and it had a bit of fresh cilantro on it. I wasn't expecting that flavor, but it was wonderful and I've been offering a little dish of it when we have pasta at home now.
This Roman arch, the Porta de Dona Isabel, was once a main gate in the Roman wall.
As we walked under the arch, we walked on some of the original Roman pavement stones, which are large and irregular in size and placement. Pretty awesome!
This is a Roman Temple that was part of the original roman forum that once stood here in the first century AD.
The city was refreshing and people friendly. We visited on a Sunday so the streets were pretty empty. We didn't mind. It was fun to wander through the cobbled streets and take the city in. The buildings were full of charming colors that I learned from our friend Rick Steves are traditional in the Alentejo region of Portugal. "The yellow trim is believed to repel evil spirits, and blue actually does keep flies away."
Pastelaria Conventual: Rua do Cicioso no. 47, Evora, Portugal
GO THERE AND YOUR TASTE BUDS WILL THANK YOU!!
The Church of St. Francis was simple and pure in style.
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| I loved this beautiful iron gate. |
The main attraction, especially if you're a 10 year old boy named Luke.....
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| The inscription reads: "We bones in here wait for yours to join us". |
The Public Gardens with Medieval arches and ruins of what was once a royal palace.
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| Roman Aqueducts |
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