Chafariz da Praça do Giraldo, Evora
The Chafariz da Praça do Giraldo in Praça do Giraldo in Evora stands in front of the 16th century renaissance-style church of Church of Santo Antão.
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| Chafariz da Praça do Giraldo |
The lovely fountain is the work of the architect Afonso Álvares and was built in 1571 in white marble topped with a bronze crown. According to tradition, the eight gargoyles correspond to the eight streets that lead into the square.
Álvares was the Master of Works for the ill-fated Portuguese monarch, Sebastian. His other works which have survived the Lisbon Earthquake of 1755 include the renovations of the Fort of Santiago do Outão in Setúbal and parts of the Amoreira Aqueduct in nearby Elvas.
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| The fountain is the work of architect Afonso Álvares |
Other Things to See and Do in Evora
Igreja de São João Evangelista
Nossa Senhora da Graça (Church of our Lady of Grace)
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| Evora |
Map
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| Praça do Giraldo Evora |
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| The helpful Tourist Information Office (Turismo) is located in the square |
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