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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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