Elvas
The Caia Dam has the largest reservoir of Portalegre district, extending from the municipalities of Arronches, Campo Maior and Elvas. It is a mixed dam, with concrete in the deepest part of the valley and embankment on the left bank of the river. Located in rugged terrain marked by extensive olive groves. The […]
The current building was erected in 1517 to replace an earlier Gothic church. The author of the project in the Manueline style was probably Francisco de Arruda. The opening to the worship was held in 1537, with the work unfinished. The Manueline period date the general structure of the temple, fortified church of three naves […]
Door of Alcáçova, also known as Arc of Miradeiro, is an arc of the primitive outer wall of the city of Elvas, built during the Islamic rule then Yalbash (current Elvas) . Get Back view of the Arc of Miradeiro – the building consists of a straight inlet port in turn flanked by slightly protruding and […]
The walls of Elvas are the greatest bulwark fortifications in the world. Part of the historical-cultural set inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as “Border Town of Elvas and trim and its Fortifications” since June 30, 2012. The walls had the beginning of its construction in the reign of Sancho II, having been made […]
In a dominant position on the so-called Mount of Graça, was part of the defense of Square-strong Elvas and City – Border Headquarters of Elvas and its Fortifications – rated from the day June 30, 2012 as World Heritage by UNESCO. The good strategic position of the place became evident during the War of […]
By the time of the Christian Reconquest at the Iberian Peninsula, was initially taken by Christian forces under the command of Geraldo Sem Pavor /Fearless Geraldo when he conquest Juromenha. Retaken by the Moors , returned to Portuguese hands in 1220 only to fall again into the possession of the Moors. Between 1226-29 finally […]
Connects the small place of Amoreira to the city of Elvas. Has 8.5 kilometers long with 843 arches, more than five arcades and towers that rise up to 31 meters high, is considered the largest aqueduct of the Iberian peninsula. In 1498, the only source of drinking water in Elvas was the a well that […]
