History of Elvas

History of Elvas

Get to know the immense history of the city of Elvas. From Islamic times until the nineteenth century, when Portugal confronted Napoleon's armies, Elvas was a meeting place for people and cultures. Our guided tour explores the remains where Christians, Arabs and Jews lived in Elvas, the impressive bastioned fortifications - recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site -, the wonderful churches and the extraordinary mulberry aqueduct. There are more than a thousand years of history in one place.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Aqueduto Da Amoreira, 38. 877984, -7. 173838, Elvas 7350-953 Portugal

Panoramic view on the aqueduct

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Muralhas Seiscentistas, Av. 14 de Janeiro 7A, Elvas 7350 Portugal

Explanation of the Elvas defensive system

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Igreja do antigo Convento das Freiras de Sao Domingos, Beco das Freiras, Elvas 7350-101 Portugal

Visit to the interior of the church

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Pelourinho de Elvas, Beco de Santa Clara, Elvas 7350-220 Portugal

Explanation of the meaning of the pillory

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Castelo de Elvas, Parada do Castello 4 8, Elvas 7350-060 Portugal

Visit to the exterior of the castle

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: O Cemiterio dos Ingleses, Rua Sao Joao da Corujeira, Elvas 7350-081 Portugal

Sightseeing

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assuncao, Praca da Republica, Elvas 7350-002 Portugal

Visit to the interior of the old cathedral of Elvas

Duration: 10 minutes