Forte da Graça
An 18th-century hilltop fortress north of the town, one of the finest of its kind in Europe, with a central keep and wide views.
Verified: 2026-03-26
Historic Landmarks in Elvas
Forte da Graça, the Amoreira aqueduct, the walled historic centre, Praça da República, Santa Luzia fort and the Military Museum.
Amoreira Aqueduct
A stone aqueduct over 7 km long, completed in the 17th century, with arches up to 30 metres high near the town.
Verified: 2026-03-26
Elvas historic centre
Whitewashed streets inside the star-shaped walls, leading to Praça da República, the former cathedral and the castle.
Verified: 2026-03-26
Praça da República
The main square, with striking black-and-white geometric paving and the former cathedral of Nossa Senhora da Assunção.
Santa Luzia Fort
A star-shaped 17th-century fort south of the town, part of the UNESCO site, now home to a military history centre.
Military Museum
A large museum in the former barracks, with vehicles, artillery, uniforms and the history of the border garrison.
Verified: 2026-03-26