Vale Maria do Meio Cromlech, Évora

Name: Vale Maria do Meio Cromlech
Address: Évora, Portugal

#10 among attractions in Évora

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The Vale Maria do Meio Cromlech is a megalithic stone circle situated in Évora district in the Alentejo region of Portugal. It is believed to date back to the fifth millennium BCE or earlier, and is classified as a National Monument. ()

Coordinates: 38°37'21"N, 8°0'31"W

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Vale Maria do Meio Cromlech – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Roman Temple of Évora, Cathedral of Évora, Capela dos Ossos, Almendres Cromlech.

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