Porta de Avis

Porta de Avis is a city gate in União das freguesias de Évora (São Mamede, Sé, São Pedro e Santo Antão), Évora. Porta de Avis is situated nearby to the church Capela de Nossa Senhora do Ó, as well as near the fountain Fonte do Largo de Avis.

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Type: City gate
Description: building in Évora, Évora District, Portugal
Also known as: “Nova Porta de Aviz” and “Porta de Aviz”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Fonte do Largo de Avis and Roman Temple of Évora.

Fonte do Largo de Avis

Fountain

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Fonte do Largo de Avis is a fountain.

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 520 metres southeast of Porta de Avis.

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 460 metres southeast of Porta de Avis.