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The great aqueduct that brought water to Elvas, with its tall arches stretching across the plain.

The great eighteenth-century fortress above Elvas, a masterpiece of military engineering and part of the UNESCO-listed defences of the town.

A military museum in Elvas, in the heart of the fortified border town, with collections on Portugal’s defensive history.

Contemporary art in a historic building in Elvas, built around the António Cachola Collection.

Explore some of the town’s top attractions, including the UNESCO-listed Fortifications of Elvas, the impressive Aqueduct of Amoreira, and the beautiful Praça da República. We’ll also take a stroll through the charming streets and sample…

Elvas is a mighty border town with the largest bastioned fortifications in Europe — a UNESCO World Heritage Site where history, strategy, and resilience are etched into every stone.

Elvas, located in the Alto Alentejo region, is a city of great historical and strategic significance in Portugal.