Caption of the picture “North view of the city of Évora in the 2nd half of the 14the century”
In the 14th century, Évora was an important political and religious center in the Portuguese kingdom. Located in the Alentejo region, it was protected by walls and dominated by the Cathedral, completed in the 13th century. The city prospered through agriculture and trade, especially grain and livestock from the surrounding plains.
From the 13th century onward, several religious monasteries were established outside the city walls, helping to create new urban centers. The extramural area also included a Jewish quarter and a Moorish quarter. As the city expanded beyond the original Moorish walls, a new ring of fortifications was built in the 14th century during the reign of King Dinis.
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**Author and source:** [**Gustavo Flores**](https://www.artstation.com/artwork/KaxwNX)
Caption of the picture “North view of the city of Évora in the 2nd half of the 14the century”
In the 14th century, Évora was an important political and religious center in the Portuguese kingdom. Located in the Alentejo region, it was protected by walls and dominated by the Cathedral, completed in the 13th century. The city prospered through agriculture and trade, especially grain and livestock from the surrounding plains.
From the 13th century onward, several religious monasteries were established outside the city walls, helping to create new urban centers. The extramural area also included a Jewish quarter and a Moorish quarter. As the city expanded beyond the original Moorish walls, a new ring of fortifications was built in the 14th century during the reign of King Dinis.
[Aprox same view today (Google Earth)](https://imgur.com/a/ADjzVZg)