Roman Temple of Diana

temple, Évora, Portugal

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The Roman Temple of Diana in Évora, Portugal, is a well-preserved Roman ruin dating from the 1st to 3rd century CE. While often referred to as the Temple of Diana, this name lacks historical authority. Évora itself was an important Roman military center, known as Liberalitas Julia, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The temple is a significant example of Roman architecture in Portugal, showcasing elements of Roman design and construction from that period.1234

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…the inn is the small Roman Temple of Diana (a name for which no valid authority exists), which dates from the 1st–3rd century ce. After 1640 the city became a centre for music study and performance in connection with the cathedral and university. The Museum of Évora includes archaeological and…
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…the inn is the small Roman Temple of Diana (a name for which no valid authority exists), which dates from the 1st–3rd century ce. After 1640 the city became a centre for music study and performance in connection with the cathedral and university. The Museum of Évora includes archaeological and…
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