Roman Temple of Évora, Roman temple in historic center, Évora, Portugal.
The Roman Temple of Évora is a Roman temple in the historic center of Évora, Portugal. Fourteen granite columns with Corinthian capitals rise eight meters (26 feet) high on an elevated stone platform.
The temple was constructed in the first century during the reign of Augustus Caesar as a place of worship. During the Middle Ages the structure was converted into a tower and later into a butcher shop.
The temple stands in Largo do Conde de Vila Flor facing the cathedral and forms part of the old town's central square. Visitors often see locals and travelers sitting on the platform steps while observing the columns up close.
The temple is located at Largo do Conde de Vila Flor and can be visited at any time without an entrance fee. The columns are accessible from all sides and photograph well in daylight.
The granite columns and foundation survived Germanic invasions and medieval alterations. Despite being used as a butcher shop the Roman construction elements remained intact.
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