Decorative tiles on the exterior of a building in Évora. Évora is the largest city in the Alentejo region of Portugal and boasts a history to match its size. Conquered by the Romans in 57BC, for more than 2,000 years it has been at the centre of the region, its economy and its politics. The signs of the Roman occupation are still evident in the shape of the magnificent temple at the heart of the city, while symbols from subsequent Moorish and Christian times abound. The 13th century cathedral and the 16th century aqueduct, which stretches to the north of the city, are two of the major attractions which draw tourists to the area. This is the travel feature I wrote about Evora and my time in Portugal as a whole for the paper: www.nwemail.co.uk/home/features/discovering-home-of-great...