Forgotten History
Castle of Evoramonte
Estremoz, Portugal
The Castle of Evoramonte, alternately spelled Évora Monte or Évoramonte, (Portuguese: Castelo de Évora Monte/Castelo de Evoramonte) is a Portuguese castle in the civil parish of Evoramonte, municipality of Estremoz in the former district of Évora. Initiated in 1160, in the Gothic period, it was enlarged in later centuries in the Manueline style. It was at this site that the Concession of Evoramonte (or the Convention of Evoramonte) on was signed on 26 May 1834, that ended Liberal Wars between the Liberal forces of Queen Maria II of Portugal (under the regency of her father Peter VI of Portugal) and Absolutist armies of Miguel of Portugal. Since 1910, it has been listed as a Portuguese National monument.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Estremoz, Portugal
- Coordinates
- 38.77189, -7.71584
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q2043483
What is Castle of Evoramonte?
Castle of Evoramonte is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Chapel of Nossa Senhora dos Mártires, Café Águias de Ouro, Chapel of D. Fradique, Castle of Redondo.
Where is Castle of Evoramonte?
Castle of Evoramonte is in Estremoz, Portugal. Coordinates: 38.77189, -7.71584.
How do I get to Castle of Evoramonte?
Castle of Evoramonte is at Estremoz, Portugal (38.77189, -7.71584). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.