Evora Se Cathedral and Churches

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There is much to see in Evora. Even things done in one day are too much for one post.  So, churches which we visited are shown in this post and the rest is shown in alternate post.

Cathedral in Portugal is named Se which stands for Sedes Episcopalis (the seat of the bishop). Evora cathedral is the largest medieval cathedral in Portugal, built between 1283 and 1308. The architectural style transited from Romanesque to Gothic. It is completely made of granite. The cathedral was enriched in 15th, 16th and 18th century.  It was the ancient religious seat but gradually gave away to Lisbon.

 
 
 

Apart from the exquisite interior as the most important fortified cathedral, the most interesting part is the roof top and the views around.


Very nice stone sculptures show up between the Se Cathedral and the Spring of Porta de Moura.





Though not as important as the Se Cathedral, Igreja de S Francisco / Church of S Francisco is also adorned with its beautifully rich interior. The church is inspired by Gothic Manueline architecture and was build between 1480 and 1510. It is closely linked to the historical events that marked the Discoveries period in Portugal.


But for me the most spectacular is the colourful reflection on the floor.  I felt like I would ascend to the heaven.



The Igreja da Graca (Church of Grace) or Convent of Our Lady of Grace, was founded in 1511 and is an important Renaissance religious monument of the city. At the front you can see the statues that have been known for centuries as the 'Boys of Grace'.


Shortly after the Igreja da Graca, we saw a stork with its nest on the steeple of Igreja Senhor Jesus Pobreza (Church of Lord Jesus of Poverty).  So cute!



Location: Evora, Portugal

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