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| Elvas | ||
| District | Portalegre District | |
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| Residents | 20.706 (2018) | |
| height | unknown | |
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background
The town Elvas is a Roman foundation. In 714 it fell to the Moors, it was recaptured in 1166, was abandoned again and finally came into Portuguese possession in 1229. Then it was strongly fortified with several bastions, most of the facilities are still in very good structural condition. After an aqueduct took over the city's water supply in 1622, it was the most important Portuguese fortification for a long time Tagus river. Today Elvas is the administrative seat of the district of the same name.
getting there
By plane
The nearest regional airport is included Badajoz across the Spanish border.
By train
Since autumn 2017, a pair of trains has been running every day on the Badajoz (Spain) route to Encontramento on the northern line of the Portuguese railway network.
In the street
Elvas is on the highway A6going east from Lisbon. The is just a few kilometers to the east spanish Provincial capital Badajoz, to that of Madrid off the Spanish motorway A-5 which connects to the Portuguese motorway.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Amoreira aqueduct. The aqueduct with its arches up to 14 m span from 1622 dominates the cityscape.
- Castelo de Elvas, on the hill of the old town.
- Sé de Elvas church
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
- http://www.cm-elvas.pt/ - Official website of Elvas
