Square · square medieval; fountain 1570
Praça do Giraldo and Henriquina Fountain
Praça do Giraldo / Chafariz da Praça do Giraldo
In September, Geraldo Sem Pavor seizes Évora from the Moors in a surprise attack.
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Geraldo the Fearless takes the city 1165
In September, Geraldo Sem Pavor seizes Évora from the Moors in a surprise attack.
Water from the aqueduct 1530s
The aqueduct is inaugurated with the ceremonial arrival of water in the square.
Eight jets for eight streets 1570
The Henriquina fountain is built with eight spouts, one for each street into the square.
Praça do Giraldo and Henriquina Fountain on the map of Évora