On the outskirts of Evora stands out as a tourist attraction Escoural Cave (Escoural Cave) where the famous Paleolithic paintings are very important to archaeologists and experts alike.
This spectacular work of man and nature was found in 1963 and has since been classified as a national monument.
Also highlighted the set Megalithic do Olival da Pega (Olival da Pega Megalithic Ruins) whose recent investigations have discovered that this megalithic monument from the 4th and 3rd millennium BC is part of a larger number of dolmens (portal tombs).
The numerous burial sites found around this structure show its great importance and indicate that these dolmens were probably a major necropolis of the civilizations of the time.
In turn, the Porta da Vila (Puerta de Aldea) is a small arched door that is the main access to the town of Reguengos de Monsaraz. On the inside of the door there are two marks that indicate that there was a fabric market in this place. Above the arch of the door is a marble plaque commemorating the consecration of King John IV of his kingdom to the Immaculate Conception.
Nor should you ignore Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa (Palacio Ducal de Vila Viçosa), a palace that was built in the 15th century and which served as a refuge for the Portuguese royal family until the 17th century. The royal family came here to rest, especially during the summer and it was from here that the last king of Portugal, Carlos I, left before being assassinated in Lisbon.
Its most outstanding architectural features are the Mudejar, Neo-Classical, Manueline and Baroque influences, a must-see when arriving in Évora.
Finally. worth a visit Estremoz Castle It features a combination of Gothic styles, modern and neoclassical architecture. On the south side is the Keep of the castle where it is decorated with three battlements of crown-like structures. It was built to defend this part of the Alentejo region and is also known for being the place where Queen Santa Isabel of Portugal died in 1336