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 The 'Se' by Bwana_Brown
Legend has it that the fleet of Vasco de Gama, bound for the mysterious oceans of the Far East, had their flags blessed here in 1497.
In our case, it was interesting to note how much cooler it felt inside the high roofed naves of this cathedral as compared to the scorching temperatures outside. These old architects really knew what they were doing! Leave a Comment Directions: Only a short walk from the Roman ruins in the centre of Evora.
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 The entrance by haiamisaLeave a Comment
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 the interior of the cathedral
in Evora by globetrott, 4 more photos
Some of the altars are covered by pure gold, that was taken from South America in the times of colonisation. Leave a Comment Directions: The cathedral is in the centre of Evora, not far from the Roman Temple.
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Dont miss the cathedral, it looks very impressive already from outside with one spire that is covered by colorful tiles, while the other spire is not.My favorite part of the outside of the cathedral was the entrance-gate with 12 excellent sculptures, obviously the 12 apostles.
The cathedral was built in the 12th and 13th century after the moors had left the area and you will find elements of the Roman and the gothic style in it. Leave a Comment Directions: The cathedral is in the centre of town, about 150 meters from the Roman Temple.
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 Evora - Cathedral by salinhoptLeave a Comment
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 evora portugal by johnsakura
During the night, the cathedral get special colors and its mysticism grows. Unique show here in town. If you look at the bell tower they look great. If you go around the building until you reach its "Rosacea" and if the lights inside the church are litten, you'll never forget the spetacle.
Dom Durando Pais ordered its construction and consecrated the main-chapel in 1283. Its main portal, already from the 30's of the 14th century, forms one of the most impressive Portuguese Gothic portals: it has a row of sculptures of considerable size, representing the Apostles, by Master Pęro, the main figure of the 14th century Portuguese Gothic sculpture. This Coimbra's master was also responsible for both the iconographic programme of the cloister, with the marble column-statues of the Evangelistas (Evangelists) in each angle of the wings, and the Capela do Fundador (Founder's Chapel), the funerary space of the bishop Dom Peter, who ordered this taskwork and who is buried here in a lying monument. The cloister was built according to the scheme of the cloisters of King Dinis's reign, namely the one in the Lisbon Cathedral and keeps interesting structural resemblances with it. Leave a Comment Directions: on top of 5 de outubro street
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 evora portugal by johnsakura
he Cathedral is wonderful. try to visit the cloister's terrace. In days when the sun shines I usualy go to sell some framed pictures from Evora to the cathedral entrance. People are quite nice in terms of accepting the fact that I'm selling on the street cos in Portugal the majority of people doesn't see that kind of things with nice eyes. The funny thing about this all story is that the first person that bought me pictures was in fact the man responsible of the Catedral (Cónogo), belongs to the Cabido of The Sé. He bought me three pictures hehehe, and he advised me to have some pictures not so artistic intentioned but more turistic type if I do in fact want to sell more. I intend to change the way buildings and views normally look, like new perspectives and views people are not used to see. Many people stare for a while until they really get it mentally.
You can see some black birds on the picture, those birds in portuguese are called "gralhas" (don't know in english sorry). A "gralha" in portuguese means something that is never quiet. Leave a Comment Directions: On top of Rua 5 de Outubro
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 evora portugal cathedral by johnsakura
The Évora Cathedral is the largest medieval Cathedral in the country. Its original plan, still relating to the Romanesque schemes, resembles the models adopted at the Coimbra and Lisbon Cathedrals. These models were carried out in a distinct way in the Évora Cathedral because of its late construction (c.1280-1340) that placed the building site in direct contact with the Gothic conceptions, then becoming dominant in Portugal.
The inside cloisters are a must and you can't visit it without go inside it and see where medieval monks used to pray and meditate. It has anice orange tree inside where you can actually pick some oranges. Special power felt on those oranges. Leave a Comment Directions: From the Turist Office at the Main sqaure just go up the 5 de OUtubro street and you can see the cathedral right away.
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 tomb in the cloister of Evora
cathedral by globetrott, 4 more photos
There are also 3 tombs of bishops in the cloisters, see them in my last picture ! Leave a Comment
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