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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ElvasElvas - Wikipedia

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   Elvas (Portuguese pronunciation: ⓘ) is a Portuguese municipality, former episcopal city and frontier fortress of easternmost central Portugal, located in the district of Portalegre in Alentejo.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Castle_of_ElvasCastle of Elvas - Wikipedia

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   The Castle of Elvas (Portuguese: Castelo de Elvas) is a medieval military fortification in Portugal, in the civil parish of Alcáçova, municipality of Elvas, part of a first line of defense in the Portuguese Alentejo, in conjunction with the military forts of Ouguela, Campo Maior, Olivença and Juromenha.

3. pt.wikipedia.org › wiki › ElvasElvas – Wikipédia, a enciclopédia livre

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   Elvas OTE é uma cidade raiana portuguesa do distrito de Portalegre, na região do Alentejo e na sub-região do Alto Alentejo, com 15 254 habitantes (2021). [1] É sede do município de Elvas [2] com 631,29 km² de área [3] e 20 753 habitantes (2021), [4] subdividido em 7 freguesias. [2]

4. gotoportugal.eu › en › elvas-portugalDiscover Elvas, the biggest fortified city in Portugal and ...

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   Mar 6, 2024 · Elvas is one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal and, along with Évora, stands out in the Alentejo region, just a few kilometres away from the border with Spain. Join me and discover the biggest fortified city in Europe, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

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6. portugaltravelguide.com › elvas-portugalThe Border Town of Elvas - Portugal Travel Guide

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   Feb 28, 2024 · Visit Elvas, a fortified town in Portugal's Alentejo region famous for its sugar plums and classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

7. es.wikipedia.org › wiki › ElvasElvas - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre

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   Elvas es la 4.ª mayor ciudad de la región del Alentejo y una de las más desarrolladas del centro-sur de Portugal. Elvas alberga la mayor colección de fortificaciones-baluarte del mundo, que fueron declaradas Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la Unesco el 30 de junio de 2012, así como todo el centro histórico de la ciudad. [6]

8. www.portugal.net › en › alentejoElvas: when to go, things to do and where to stay - Portugal.net

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   A fascinating city in eastern Portugal, Elvas is known worldwide as a fortified city that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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   Where is Elvas Portugal?

   • Elvas is a charming town in eastern Portugal known for its ancient fortifications that were recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012. This beautiful town is located not far from the Spanish border and boasts a small but cozy center while all around the hills result covered in orchards and olive groves.

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   Is Elvas a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

   • Elvas is one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal and, along with Évora, stands out in the Alentejo region, just a few kilometres away from the border with Spain. Join me and discover the biggest fortified city in Europe , listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

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   Where is the castle of Elvas located?

   • The Castle of Elvas ( Portuguese: Castelo de Elvas) is a medieval military fortification in Portugal, in the civil parish of Alcáçova, municipality of Elvas, part of a first line of defense in the Portuguese Alentejo, in conjunction with the military forts of Ouguela, Campo Maior, Olivença and Juromenha .

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   What is Elvas known for?

   • Enclosed within star-shaped bastions, the town centre is characterised by narrow, cobblestone streets and contains barracks and other military buildings as well as churches and monasteries. Although Elvas contains remains dating back to the 10th century AD, the main frame of its fortification began when Portugal regained independence in 1640.

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