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Pousada Convento Évora
Évora, Portugal · Pousadas de Portugal · Core Luxury
A 15th-century monastery built by order of King João II, the Convento dos Loios sits in Évora between the Gothic cathedral and the Roman Temple, on the ruins of an Arab-origin castle whose walls are still part of the hotel. After standing empty for more than a century following the 1834 dissolution of religious orders, it was classified a national monument in 1922 and opened as a pousada in 1965 with the monastic plan left almost intact.
- 36 rooms
- Opened 1965
- Neighborhood: Historic centre
About Pousada Convento Évora
- Guests sleep in adapted monks' cells, each room formed from at least two original cells.
- Breakfast is served in the former refectory, in a hall designed by Manueline master builder Diogo de Arruda.
- A two-story tiled cloister, a marble staircase, and a 17th-18th-century Arraiolos tapestry with Age of Discoveries motifs survive inside.
- The castle on the site was damaged by fire during the 1383-1385 dynastic crisis and shaken again by the 1755 Lisbon earthquake.
History
The Pousada Convento de Evora occupies the former Convento dos Loios (originally the Monastery of Sao Joao Evangelista), a 15th-century building erected by order of King Joao II beside the ruins of an Arab-origin city castle. After the dissolution of religious orders in 1834 it stood empty for over a century, was classified a national monument in 1922, and opened as a pousada in 1965, keeping the monastery's structure practically intact.
The setting
Convento dos Loios, between Evora cathedral and the Roman Temple.
Restaurants and bars
- Loios — Restaurant · Local Alentejano cuisine with a modern twist
Experiences
- Guided tours with partner MENDES & MURTEIRA — Guided tours arranged with the hotel's partner MENDES & MURTEIRA in Évora.
- Horse rides, bike rides, jeep tours, karting, hunting, shooting field — Activities the hotel's FAQ lists as offered; charges may apply.
Amenities
- Pool
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