Évora was considered a world heritage site by Unesco in 1986. According to the organization, Évora is a city-museum whose roots date back to Roman times. The golden era was in the sixteenth century, when it was the residence of Portuguese kings.
The white houses, the tiles and the balconies stand out in the details of the architecture. These characteristics make Évora one of the best examples of a city at the height of the History of Portugal.