I International Congress of Education in Animal Sciences (ICEAS)

June 7, 2019 - Évora

The city

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Évora is a well-preserved medieval town located at the south-central part of Portugal, in the Alentejo region, at 130km from the capital city Lisbon. The historical centre is, since 1986, a UNESCO World Heritage site and it is also a member of the Most Ancient European Towns Network.

Partially enclosed by walls, Évora offers a distinctive heritage dating from various historical periods, including a Roman Temple, a Gothic Cathedral and Cloisters, a picturesque town square, among others.

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The outskirts of the city combine the peaceful Alentejo landscape with its never-ending fields, contrasting with several prehistoric structures, cromlechs and menhir stones. Apart from its historic and distinctive heritage, Évora is a lively University town, with several green places, gardens and some nature trails which can be explored on foot or by bike.

The individuality of the Alentejo cuisine is influenced by the secular famers tradition and is made with natural ingredients from the land. In an Alentejo’s table you will find delicious wines, olives and olive oils, sheep's and goat's cheese, traditional bread, and the famous black pork.

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For more information, please visit the Municipaly of Évora website.