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- Templo de Diana
Temple of Diana - More appropriately called simple 'Roman Temple of Evora' (Evora is the city in which it's located), it's often referred to as the Temple of Diana because of a rumor started by a priest in the 17th century. It was built in the first century in honor of Emporor Augustus and remains as a testament to Portugals Roman history. It's last use was actuall as a local butcher shop from the 14th century until 1836. - Templo de Diana and Se de Evora
Temple of Diana and Se de Evora - More appropriately called simple 'Roman Temple of Evora' (Evora is the city in which it's located), it's often referred to as the Temple of Diana because of a rumor started by a priest in the 17th century. It was built in the first century in honor of Emporor Augustus and remains as a testament to Portugals Roman history. It's last use was actuall as a local butcher shop from the 14th century until 1836. - Torre de Belem at Sunset
- Torre De Belem
- Ponte 25 de Abril
A view of the April 25th bridge from inside the Torre de Belem. - Cloister Rooftop
A panoramic view of the cloister and the main chapel taken from the roof of the cloister. - Main Altar
This is a panoram of the main altar area. The two side mini-chapels are actually at 180 degrees to each other. - Apostles
These are statues of the Apostles which guard the main entrance (there are another 6 on the other side). - Se de Evora
Evora Chapel at night. - Cloister
This is a panorama of one corner of the cloister. These halls are at right angles and at the corner is a statue of one of the Evangalists. - Main Chapel
This is the main area of the chapel where the majority of the pews are. At the upper left you can see part of the Pipe Organ which is suspended about 15 feet up and built into the columns. It's the oldest Pipe Organ in Portugal still in active use. - Ponte 25 de Abril
April 25th Bridge - Although often compared to the Golden Gate Bridge, this bridge is actually modeled after the other San Francisco bridge, the Bay Bridge, both having been built by the same company. It was completed in 1966, however, very extensive renovations were performed in 1999 so that a lower deck with 2 rail lines could be added. Aside from the addition of the deck itself, the height of the main towers was increased and a second set of main cables was added. - Waterfall Lake
You come out of the tunnel from the bottom of the Initiatic Well here, in the center of the photo, then take the stepping stones across the water to exit the area.