Praca do Giraldo – Evora’s main square, with its picturesque stone arches, is flanked by some fine examples of Romanesque and Gothic architecture.
In Evora, all streets lead to Giraldo Square. It has been like this since its construction, in 1571/1573. This is where you will end up walking to.
Giraldo Square is an icon paying tribute to Fearless Geraldo Geraldes, the man who conquered Evora from the Moors in 1167. To thank him King Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal, nominated him Governor of Evora (alcaide of Evora) and High Protector of the Borders of Alentejo, region which he would help to conquer.