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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There’s no menu on the door, nor is one brought to the table.
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Wandering through the streets of Évora is to understand why it has been a UNESCO World Heritage S...
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Joaquim Pimenta traded one passion—automotive mechanics—for a greater love, one passed down by hi...
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The old station of Nossa Senhora de Machede – Our Lady of Machede – is part of the defunct “ramal...
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Traditional building techniques are more valued than ever, perfectly adapted to the climate and t...
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Even in the depths of the Alentejo, all roads lead to Santiago… de Compostela.
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