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Toponymy

•Alentejo

Every street name in Évora is a gateway to history.

As a UNESCO World Heritage City, its toponymy is the perfect starting point for discovering fascinating stories about this place—the key moments, influential figures, and the role the region has played in Portugal’s past.

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Tomato Soup

Tomato soup is a misleading name. This Alentejo dish is much more than a soup—it’s a meal in its...
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Sunset with a soundtrack

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Talego at the Gate

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A GREATER Love – Leather Artisan

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Adobe House

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