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. It represents one of the most significant landmarks relating to the Roman and Lusitanian civilizations of Évora and in Portuguese territory.
An oblique view of the remnants of the Temple, in the centre of historic Évora
An 1865 sketch from Archivo Pittoresco (vol. 10), showing the medieval aspects of the tower/temple/stronghouse
Sketch of the Temple, circa 1870, showing its state before restorations by Giuseppe Cinatti
The manicured gardens of the historical square, with the Temple, the museum (formerly the Archbishop's palace) and the northern tower of the cathedral in the background
Évora is a city and a municipality in Portugal. It has 53,591 inhabitants (2021), in an area of 1,307.08 square kilometers (504.67 sq mi). It is the historic capital of the Alentejo and serves as the seat of the Évora District.
Évora
Image: CATEDRAL d' ÉVORA, Portugal (16976233822) (cropped)
Image: Templo romano de Évora (48812699836) (cropped 2)
Image: 22002 Evora (48542044262) (cropped)
