Pio

Pio is a neighborhood in Évora District, Portugal and has about 31 residents. Pio is situated nearby to the neighborhood Lagarto, as well as near Quinta do Patão.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Roman Temple of Évora and Fort Santo António da Piedade.

Roman Temple of Évora

Temple

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The Roman Temple of Évora, also referred to as the Templo de Diana is an ancient temple in the Portuguese city of Évora. The temple is part of the historical centre of the city, which was included in the classification by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Roman Temple of Évora is situated 3½ km south of Pio.

Fort Santo António da Piedade

Castle

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Fort Santo António da Piedade, also known as Fort Santo António for short, is a military structure located in the parish of Bacelo e Senhora da Saúde, in Évora, Portugal. The fort has been classified as a building of public interest since 1957. Fort Santo António da Piedade is situated 3 km south of Pio.

Palace of the Dukes of Cadaval

Museum

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The Palace of the Dukes of Cadaval, as it is also called, is a palace located in the acropolis of Évora, in Portugal. This palace, which has belonged to Casa Cadaval since its foundation, is made up of the manor house and the Lóios Church, presenting an admirable combination of Mudejar, Gothic and Manueline styles. Palace of the Dukes of Cadaval is situated 3½ km south of Pio.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Canaviais and Évora.

Canaviais

Village

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Canaviais is a village.

Évora

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Évora is a city and a municipality in the district of Évora, in the Alto Alentejo region of southern Portugal. Due to its well-preserved old town centre, still partially enclosed by medieval walls, and many monuments dating from various historical periods, including a Roman temple, Évora is a UNESCO World Heritage site.