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Square · Évora, Évora
Praça do Giraldo
Évora's central square, with arcades, the 1571 marble fountain and the Igreja de Santo Antão, a meeting point in the city and the starting point for the central streets.
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About Praça do Giraldo
Praça do Giraldo is the center of life in Évora. The name recalls Geraldo Sem Pavor, who conquered the city from the Moors in 1165.
In the middle of the square stands the Fonte Henriquina, a 1571 marble fountain with eight spouts, which are said to represent the streets that lead to the square. On the north side is the Igreja de Santo Antão, from the 16th century.
The arcades around the square house cafés, shops and terraces. The square was once the site of executions by the Inquisition, which had its seat in Évora.
Major central streets start from the square, such as Rua 5 de Outubro, which climbs toward the Sé and the Templo Romano. Cafés with tables under the arcades make the square a pleasant meeting place.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
20 to 40 minutes, with a coffee.
Best time
At any time; in the late afternoon the terraces get busy.
How to get there
It is in the historic center, about 1.5 km from the train station.
Tip
Use the square as a starting point: the Sé and the Templo Romano are a few minutes away along Rua 5 de Outubro.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Praça do Giraldo
Where does the name Praça do Giraldo come from?
From Geraldo Sem Pavor, who conquered Évora in 1165.
When does the fountain in the square date from?
From 1571.
What is around the square?
Arcades with cafés and shops, and the Igreja de Santo Antão.