Jewel of the region, haven of peace and tranquility, classified as World Heritage by Unesco for its architectural beauty and historical richness, Elvas was founded by the Celts, occupied by the Romans and then the Visigoths, it was conquered by the Arabs in 714: the traces of their presence are among the most visible in the country. Elvas is home to the largest set of bastioned fortifications in the world, one of the finest examples of 17th century military architecture. Visit, on foot, its splendors: the walls and the castle, the aqueduct, the cathedral and this superb square of the Republic with its two-colored pavement..

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Intérieur de la cathédrale d'Elvas. Bureau de Promotion Touristique de l'Alentejo
La ville d'Elvas. Bureau de Promotion Touristique de l'Alentejo
La forteresse d'Elvas. Bureau de Promotion Touristique de l'Alentejo
Elvas. Bureau de Promotion Touristique de l'Alentejo
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