First published: 20/12/02.

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Evora

Evora (Inscribed)

Evora by Els Slots

This must be the largest disappointment of my Portugal trip. The town's beauty is sung by many guidebooks, and it has become very touristy.

Even around Christmas, quite a number of tourists occupied the streets of this Spanish-looking town. The historic centre is confined within city walls, but unfortunately, cars (and buses) are allowed there too.

One sight I did enjoy was the "Bone Chapel". I found it really strange to stand in a room that is built totally with cemented human bones, and a skull here and there. And then those two bodies hanging in a corner ...

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