The heart of Évora’s historic center, this square is Cloze (1): executionsmarblefeatureshubpastcharminfluencescenturiesimpressivelocalssurroundedsurrounding JXUwMDJiJXUwMDA2JXUwMDA3JXUwMDAwJXUwMDFkJXUwMDFhJXUwMDFiJXUwMDBhJXUwMDAxJXUwMDAx by beautiful arcades and has been a central meeting place for Cloze (2): executionsmarblefeatureshubpastcharminfluencescenturiesimpressivelocalssurroundedsurrounding JXUwMDNiJXUwMDA2JXUwMDBiJXUwMDFhJXUwMDAxJXUwMDA3JXUwMDFiJXUwMDBjJXUwMDE2 . Named after Giraldo Sem Pavor, the knight who led the Christian conquest of Évora in 1165, the square has long served as a Cloze (3): executionsmarblefeatureshubpastcharminfluencescenturiesimpressivelocalssurroundedsurrounding JXUwMDMwJXUwMDFkJXUwMDE3 for social, political, and economic activities. The architecture of the Cloze (4): executionsmarblefeatureshubpastcharminfluencescenturiesimpressivelocalssurroundedsurrounding JXUwMDJiJXUwMDA2JXUwMDA3JXUwMDAwJXUwMDFkJXUwMDFhJXUwMDFiJXUwMDBhJXUwMDBkJXUwMDA3JXUwMDA5 buildings reflects Évora’s diverse historical Cloze (5): executionsmarblefeatureshubpastcharminfluencescenturiesimpressivelocalssurroundedsurrounding JXUwMDMxJXUwMDA3JXUwMDA4JXUwMDBhJXUwMDE5JXUwMDEwJXUwMDBiJXUwMDBkJXUwMDA2JXUwMDE2 , with a blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles.
At the center of the square stands an elegant Cloze (6): executionsmarblefeatureshubpastcharminfluencescenturiesimpressivelocalssurroundedsurrounding JXUwMDM1JXUwMDBjJXUwMDEzJXUwMDEwJXUwMDBlJXUwMDA5 fountain, built in 1571 during the reign of King Sebastian. The fountain Cloze (7): executionsmarblefeatureshubpastcharminfluencescenturiesimpressivelocalssurroundedsurrounding JXUwMDNlJXUwMDAzJXUwMDA0JXUwMDE1JXUwMDAxJXUwMDA3JXUwMDE3JXUwMDE2 eight spouts, symbolizing the eight streets that converge onto the square. Nearby, the Cloze (8): executionsmarblefeatureshubpastcharminfluencescenturiesimpressivelocalssurroundedsurrounding JXUwMDMxJXUwMDA0JXUwMDFkJXUwMDAyJXUwMDE3JXUwMDE2JXUwMDAwJXUwMDFhJXUwMDFmJXUwMDEz Church of Santo Antão dominates one side of the plaza, adding to the historical Cloze (9): executionsmarblefeatureshubpastcharminfluencescenturiesimpressivelocalssurroundedsurrounding JXUwMDNiJXUwMDBiJXUwMDA5JXUwMDEzJXUwMDFm of the area.

Over the centuries, Praça do Giraldo has witnessed major historical events, from royal celebrations to public Cloze (10): executionsmarblefeatureshubpastcharminfluencescenturiesimpressivelocalssurroundedsurrounding JXUwMDNkJXUwMDFkJXUwMDFkJXUwMDA2JXUwMDE2JXUwMDAxJXUwMDFkJXUwMDA2JXUwMDAxJXUwMDFk during the Inquisition. Today, it remains a lively space filled with cafés, shops, and street performers, making it a favorite spot for both Cloze (11): executionsmarblefeatureshubpastcharminfluencescenturiesimpressivelocalssurroundedsurrounding JXUwMDM0JXUwMDAzJXUwMDBjJXUwMDAyJXUwMDBkJXUwMDFm and tourists alike. Whether enjoying a coffee or exploring its surroundings, a visit to Praça do Giraldo offers an essential glimpse into the vibrant Cloze (12): executionsmarblefeatureshubpastcharminfluencescenturiesimpressivelocalssurroundedsurrounding JXUwMDI4JXUwMDExJXUwMDEyJXUwMDA3 and present of Évora.