Great Dolmen of Comenda da Igreja

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Great Dolmen of Comenda da Igreja, Megalithic dolmen in Nossa Senhora do Bispo, Portugal.

The Great Dolmen of Comenda da Igreja extends 15 meters in length and features a polygonal chamber connected to a rectangular corridor of 10 meters.

Dating from the 4th millennium BC, this burial structure served communities linked to ancient Évora until the middle of the 3rd millennium BC.

The dolmen represents advanced engineering methods of prehistoric societies, with granite slabs forming a central chamber reaching 6 meters in height.

Visitors can reach the dolmen by following Estrada Nacional EN2 toward São Geraldo and turning off approximately 2 kilometers before the town.

The structure maintains its original corridor intact, with independently covered sections distinguishing the central chamber from the passageway.

Location: Nossa Senhora da Vila, Nossa Senhora do Bispo e Silveiras

Operator: Sem afectação

GPS coordinates: 38.75798,-8.20320

Latest update: March 15, 2025 14:54

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