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Évora, the capital of the Alentejo region, is a picturesque, medium-sized city with more than its share of things to see and do. An important town as far back as Roman times, the town’s most recognizable landmark is the Temple of Diana, which may be a misnomer (some believe the temple was dedicated to the Cult of Augustus). There are other reminders of Roman rule around, such as remnants of fortifications and baths. The city fell first to the Visigoths and then to the Moors before being conquered tian Portuguese in 1165.
The Igreja de São Francisco (St. Francis Church) is a fairly typical Portuguese cathedral, with the r...