VENUE

The University of Évora was founded in 1559 as a Jesuit College (College of the Holy Spirit) and for two centuries it distinguished itself by its role in the education of the elites and the missionaries of the Kingdom. After being closed in the 18th century, the university reopens in 1973.  

The University has four schools, Arts, Social Sciences, Sciences and Technology, and Health, and more than 7500 students. Its activities are developed in several palaces and other relevant buildings in Évora and, outside town, the university has 5 Research/Teaching Units and 2 experimental farms.

TempRiv International Conference will take place in Colégio Mateus de Aranda, Music and Scenical Arts / School of Arts, located at Rua do Raimundo 98, near the city walls (SW Évora-see map).

Evora - a tour

Evora Silver Aqueduct

Evora Map medieval tour

EVORA map

Evora Capital of Iberian Megalithic

Conference Location

 

Getting to Évora:

Lisboa – Évora:

Car (Highway – 1h 15 min)

Bus (
http://www.rede-expressos.pt/default.aspx - 1h 45 min)

Train (http://www.cp.pt/ - 1h 24 min)

Climate

During the month of Setembro the average dialy is around 21 – 22 º C, with average minimum temparature of 15 º C e maximum 27º C. Rainfall is scarce.

Usefull informations:

Guia de Turismo da Cidade de Évora : http://www2.cm-evora.pt/guiaturistico/