... Lovely view of an impressive and one of the best-preserved Roman monuments in the stunning medieval city of Evora... a living testimony of Roman civilisation... the columns that remain are standing at the highest point in the central square of the town... Évora is often called Portugal’s “Museum City” because of its preserved architecture... thanks to more than 2,000 years of history plus an escape from damage in the 1755 earthquake that nearly leveled Lisbon... Thanks a lot Salvia! ✿◕ ‿ ◕✿
The Roman Temple of Evora in dates back to the 2nd, maybe even the 1st century AD. Often known as the Temple of Diana, the Roman Temple of Evora has been attributed to this Roman deity as well as to the Emperor Augustus and the god Jupiter.
The granite and marble temple is rectangular in shape, with a podium made of granite slabs, surrounded on three sides by Corinthian columns, linked by connecting architraves. The original temple was significantly destroyed by Barbarian raiders in the 5th century, but from that time, what remained has been preserved by being incorporated into other buildings. It was once part of the Castle of Evora and was for many years part of a butcher's shop.
Evora is a feminine name of Portuguese origin, meaning "she who lives near yew trees."
The Historic Centre of Evora is on the UNESCO WHS list since 1986.
Stamp:
The 500th Anniversary of the Belem Tower
(Issued 01-07-2015)
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