Horta do Peres

Horta do Peres is a neighborhood in Évora District, Portugal and has about 31 residents. Horta do Peres is situated nearby to the village Freguesia de Bacelo, as well as near the neighborhood Bacelo Oeste.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Chapel of Bones and Fort Santo António da Piedade.

Chapel of Bones

Museum

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The Capela dos Ossos is one of the best-known monuments in Évora, Portugal. It is a small interior chapel located next to the entrance of the Church of St. Francis. Chapel of Bones is situated 3 km south of Horta do Peres.

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.

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 2½ km south of Horta do Peres.

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.