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Praça do Giraldo

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Praça do Giraldo is Évora’s main square, in the historic centre of the Santo Antão parish.

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Praça do Giraldo — The square's fountain in front of Santo Antão Church

Praça do Giraldo — The square's fountain in front of Santo Antão ChurchPraça do Giraldo — Cobblestone square with café terraces and Santo Antão ChurchPraça do Giraldo — Café tables beneath the arcades along the squarePraça do Giraldo — Antigo Palácio dos Estaus façade across the squarePraça do Giraldo — Arcaded buildings and visitors gathered around the squarePraça do Giraldo — The Banco de Portugal building beside the square's arcadesPraça do Giraldo — White façades and iron balconies above the square's arcadesPraça do Giraldo — View down the street toward the church at the squarePraça do Giraldo — Fountain and church framed together in a monochrome viewPraça do Giraldo — Chestnut cart beneath the stone arches of the squarePraça do Giraldo — Close view of patterned cobblestones across the square

Why go

  • The white-marble fountain built in 1571 by architect Afonso Álvares.
  • Igreja de Santo Antão overlooking the square.

Opening hours

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Monday00:00 – 23:59
Tuesday00:00 – 23:59
Wednesday00:00 – 23:59
Thursday00:00 – 23:59
Friday00:00 – 23:59
Saturday00:00 – 23:59
Sunday00:00 – 23:59

Don't miss

  • Fountain masksCount the eight carved masks whose spouts feed water into the basin.On the fountain.
  • Royal detailsLook for D. Sebastião’s crown and inscription.On the fountain.
  • Square’s arcadesLook for the arcades around the square, where restoration work began in 2016.Around Praça do Giraldo.

Know before you go

  • The square is open 24 hours every day.

Interesting facts3

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  1. The fountain has a circular plan.

    Chafariz da Praça do Giraldo - Portal Institucional

  2. The fountain was commissioned during the reign of D. Sebastião.

    Chafariz da Praça do Giraldo - Portal Institucional

  3. The fountain supplied water to residents and became a symbol of Évora.

    Chafariz da Praça do Giraldo - Portal Institucional

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History

The square’s earlier buildings included the old town hall and a Roman arch.

  1. 13th–14th c.The square was known as Terreiro or Praça de Alconchel.
  2. 14th c.The square took shape; the old town hall and a Roman arch stood there.
  3. 1537A predecessor fountain marked completion of the Aqueduto da Prata.
  4. 1571The present fountain replaced the earlier one.
  5. 15th–19th c.The square was called Praça Grande.

Sources: Praça do Giraldo - Wikipedia · Chafariz da Praça do Giraldo - Portal Instituci… · checked 29 Sep 2026

Where
Praça do Giraldo, S/Nº Centro Histórico, Evora Evora District Alentejo

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Questions and answers

Where is Praça do Giraldo?

Its address is Praça do Giraldo, S/Nº, Centro Histórico, Évora, Alentejo.

Which buildings flank Praça do Giraldo?

Igreja de Santo Antão and the Banco de Portugal de Évora headquarters.

What contact number is provided for Praça do Giraldo?

266777000.

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