Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Elvas, Portugal

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 6.3 km
Ascend 185 m
Descend 198 m

Experience Elvas in Portugal in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in ElvasIndividual Sights in Elvas

Sight 1: Muralhas Seiscentistas

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Muralhas SeiscentistasVitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL / CC BY-SA 2.0

The walls of Elvas are the largest bastioned fortifications in the world. They are part of the historical-cultural complex inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list as "Border and Garrison City of Elvas and its Fortifications" since June 30, 2012.

Wikipedia: Muralhas de Elvas (PT)

845 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 2: Igreja de Santa Maria de Alcáçova

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The Church of Santa Maria de Alcáçova, or Parish Church of Alcáçova, is located in the former parish of Alcáçova, in the current parish of Caia, São Pedro and Alcáçova, in the city and municipality of Elvas, in Portugal.

Wikipedia: Igreja_de_Santa_Maria_de_Alcáçova (PT), Heritage Website Sipa

386 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 3: Igreja de São Pedro

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The Church of São Pedro is located in the parish of Caia, São Pedro e Alcáçova, in the city and municipality of Elvas, in the district of Portalegre, Portugal.

Wikipedia: Igreja_de_São_Pedro_(Elvas) (PT), Heritage Website Sipa, Heritage Website

1799 meters / 22 minutes

Sight 4: Capela de Nossa Senhora de Fátima (Raposeira)

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The Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima is a religious monument in the village of Hortas do Tabual, in the municipality of Vila do Bispo, Portugal.

Wikipedia: Capela de Nossa Senhora de Fátima (Raposeira) (PT)

1675 meters / 20 minutes

Sight 5: Aqueduto da Amoreira

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The Amoreira Aqueduct is a 16th-century aqueduct that spans the Portuguese municipality of Elvas, bringing water into the fortified seat.

Wikipedia: Amoreira Aqueduct (EN), Heritage Website Sipa, Heritage Website

1605 meters / 19 minutes

Sight 6: Santuário do Senhor Jesus da Piedade

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The Sanctuary of Senhor Jesus da Piedade, or Church of Senhor Jesus da Piedade, is a Christian church-shrine in honor of Senhor Jesus da Piedade, located in the city of which he is patron, the city of Elvas, in Portugal.

Wikipedia: Santuário_do_Senhor_Jesus_da_Piedade (PT), Heritage Website Sipa, Heritage Website

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