Roman Temple in Evora, Portugal

The Roman Temple is also called, and more frequently known as, Temple of Diana. This temple dates back to the first decades of the 1st century. It was built in Évora’s Acropolis and it is Corinthian style. It is one of Portugal's few remaining monuments from the Roman occupation. The temple perahps owes it's survival to it's continuous use down the centuries. In medieval times it was used as an execution site while later it was used as a slaughterhouse. It is the best-kept Roman temple in Portugal, therefore it is very popular and well known all over the country. The top of the columns are very beautiful and very well-kept.

It was as hot as hell that day (mid to high 30's) and I had a sunburn from the day before, so I was in a long sleeve tee and jeans, trudging up hills to get to this temple. But it was worth it!