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Capela dos Ossos

Chapel of Bones

Totally ornamented with human bones, surreal, perhaps creepy to some but a must-see. Contrary to what is often said, it is not unique.

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Saint Francis Church
Igreja de São Francisco
Built between the end of the 15th and the early 16th centuries in mixed Gothic-Manueline styles. The wide nave is a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture. Contains many chapels decorated in Baroque style, including the Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos), totally covered with human bones.
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Royal Palace of Évora
Palácio de Dom Manuel
Remnants of a palace built by King Manuel I in Gothic-Renaissance style. According to some chroniclers, it was in this palace, in 1497, that Vasco da Gama was given the command of the squadron he would lead on his maritime journey to India.
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Taberna de Santo Humberto
Rustic tavern serving simple, traditional Portuguese cooking.
Tue–Sat 12:30–15:30 & 19:30–22:00, closed Sun MonEUR 20-35
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Fountain of Portas de Moura
Chafariz das Portas de Moura, Fonte da Porta de Moura
The Renaissance fountain (in the Largo das Portas de Moura) was built in 1556, and an original design that includes globe surrounded by water (referencing the Age of Discovery).