This Gothic cathedral, built in the 13th century, is one of the most significant Cloze (1): fortressmagnificentreligiousremarkablecarvingsstatuesskylinearchitecturalrooftopmasterpiecearchitecture JXUwMDJhJXUwMDE3JXUwMDA5JXUwMDA1JXUwMDBlJXUwMDBlJXUwMDA2JXUwMDFhJXUwMDA2 buildings in Portugal. It was constructed during the transition from Romanesque to Gothic styles, giving it a unique Cloze (2): fortressmagnificentreligiousremarkablecarvingsstatuesskylinearchitecturalrooftopmasterpiecearchitecture JXUwMDM5JXUwMDEzJXUwMDExJXUwMDBiJXUwMDAxJXUwMDFkJXUwMDExJXUwMDA2JXUwMDE3JXUwMDAxJXUwMDA3JXUwMDEzJXUwMDBk blend. The cathedral’s façade is imposing, with its fortified structure resembling a Cloze (3): fortressmagnificentreligiousremarkablecarvingsstatuesskylinearchitecturalrooftopmasterpiecearchitecture JXUwMDNlJXUwMDA5JXUwMDFkJXUwMDA2JXUwMDA2JXUwMDE3JXUwMDE2JXUwMDAw , reflecting its historical role as a defensive site during medieval times.
Inside, the cathedral boasts an impressive high altar and a Cloze (4): fortressmagnificentreligiousremarkablecarvingsstatuesskylinearchitecturalrooftopmasterpiecearchitecture JXUwMDM1JXUwMDBjJXUwMDA2JXUwMDA5JXUwMDA3JXUwMDBmJXUwMDBmJXUwMDBhJXUwMDA2JXUwMDBiJXUwMDFh organ, which dates back to the 16th century. The intricate ribbed vaults, large rose windows, and detailed stone Cloze (5): fortressmagnificentreligiousremarkablecarvingsstatuesskylinearchitecturalrooftopmasterpiecearchitecture JXUwMDNiJXUwMDAyJXUwMDEzJXUwMDA0JXUwMDFmJXUwMDA3JXUwMDA5JXUwMDE0 make it an architectural Cloze (6): fortressmagnificentreligiousremarkablecarvingsstatuesskylinearchitecturalrooftopmasterpiecearchitecture JXUwMDM1JXUwMDBjJXUwMDEyJXUwMDA3JXUwMDExJXUwMDE3JXUwMDAyJXUwMDE5JXUwMDBjJXUwMDA2JXUwMDA2 . One of its most striking features is the lantern tower, which provides a panoramic view of Évora and the surrounding landscape. Visitors can climb to the Cloze (7): fortressmagnificentreligiousremarkablecarvingsstatuesskylinearchitecturalrooftopmasterpiecearchitecture JXUwMDJhJXUwMDFkJXUwMDAwJXUwMDA5JXUwMDEyJXUwMDFiJXUwMDFm for an unparalleled perspective of the city’s historic Cloze (8): fortressmagnificentreligiousremarkablecarvingsstatuesskylinearchitecturalrooftopmasterpiecearchitecture JXUwMDJiJXUwMDE4JXUwMDEyJXUwMDE1JXUwMDA1JXUwMDA3JXUwMDBi .

The cathedral also houses a museum with an extensive collection of religious artifacts, including Cloze (9): fortressmagnificentreligiousremarkablecarvingsstatuesskylinearchitecturalrooftopmasterpiecearchitecture JXUwMDJiJXUwMDA3JXUwMDE1JXUwMDE1JXUwMDAxJXUwMDEwJXUwMDE2 , paintings, and manuscripts. It is an essential site for those interested in Portuguese history, art, and Cloze (10): fortressmagnificentreligiousremarkablecarvingsstatuesskylinearchitecturalrooftopmasterpiecearchitecture JXUwMDM5JXUwMDEzJXUwMDExJXUwMDBiJXUwMDAxJXUwMDFkJXUwMDExJXUwMDA2JXUwMDE3JXUwMDAxJXUwMDA3JXUwMDE3 . A visit to Évora would not be complete without experiencing the grandeur and historical significance of this Cloze (11): fortressmagnificentreligiousremarkablecarvingsstatuesskylinearchitecturalrooftopmasterpiecearchitecture JXUwMDJhJXUwMDE3JXUwMDA4JXUwMDBjJXUwMDEzJXUwMDE5JXUwMDBhJXUwMDAzJXUwMDBlJXUwMDA5 cathedral.