The Almendres Cromlech is a Neolithic stone circle of about 95 standing stones in the countryside west of Évora, in the parish of Nossa Senhora da Tourega e Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe. The stones were raised in two phases, at the end of the 6th millennium and in the 3rd millennium BC.
It is described as the largest monument of its kind in the Iberian Peninsula and one of the largest in Europe.
What to see at the Almendres Cromlech
- The stone circle: about 95 standing stones of different sizes, raised in two phases.
- Carvings: some stones carry carved motifs, visible on their surface.
- Almendres Menhir: a single standing stone of nearly 4 metres, a short walk from the circle.
History of the Almendres Cromlech
- End of the 6th millennium BC: the first phase of the stone circle is built.
- 3rd millennium BC: the second phase is added.
Visiting the Almendres Cromlech
- Access: the site is in open countryside, reached by road from Évora.
- Nearby: the Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro lies about 13 kilometres south-west of Évora.
- Night sky: the low light around the site makes it a place for watching the stars.
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Évora Cathedral
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Chapel of Bones
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