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3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Évora, Portugal

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Évora, Portugal

Portugal’s Chapel of Bones

A 16th century chapel decorated with bones, skulls, and entire bodies hanging from the wall.
Standing in the middle of Almendres Cromlech

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Almendres Cromlech

"Portugal's Stonehenge" is made up of nut-like stones aligned with the heavens.

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Casa do Montado

Don't miss the xylotheque (a library of wood) at this museum devoted to cork.
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Dolmen Chapel of Sao Brissos

A neolithic tomb converted into a tiny chapel.
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Montemor-o-Novo Castle

This crumbling Portuguese ruin overlooks the populace it once ruled.
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Anta de Pavia

Pagan monument converted to Christianity with the population.
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