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Comments:	The Évora Cathedral construction has the shape of a Latin cross, mostly visible on the inside. It was started around 1186, finished in 1204 with an expansion started in 1280 and finished by 1350. It is the largest of the mediaeval cathedrals in Portugal, and one of its best examples of Gothic architecture. It is situated in the Acropolis, the highest point of the city, where you can also see the Roman Temple of Diana. While at the Cathedral in Évora, take an 8 minute walk to the Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones at Praca 1 de Maio, phone number +351 266 704 521) and view the highly impressive display of bones. <p> Hours of operation: Monday through Sunday 09.00 (9:00 am) to 17.00 (5:00 pm). <br> Minimal parking close by the Cathedral. <p> Admission: €5. Currently, you must pay admission to access all three machines. If you ask nicely, they may let you in to just press the coins and/or purchase the tokens. <p> All three machines are next to each other in the entry after admission. <p> <b>Machine 1</b> Cost to press: €1.05 each design (€1 coin and a 5 Euro cent coin). Designs all have a beaded border with 'Évora'.<br> 1. (V) Cathedral front entrance view with 'Se De Portugal'. <br> 2. (V) Open altarpiece depicting various scenes of the Birth and Passion of the Virgin with 'Virgem Paraíso Aberta'. <br> 3. (V) Closed altarpiece depicting various scenes of the Birth and Passion of the Virgin with 'Virgem Paraíso Fechada'. <br> 4. (V) Virgin Mary with 'Nossa Senhora dDo Ó'. <p> <b>Token Machine 1</b> Cost to dispense: €2 each design (Machine accepts €2 coin, €1 coins, €.50 coins, €.20 coins or €.10 coins. Machine does not give change) Designs: <br> 1) Obverse: (Gold color) Cathedral front entrance view with 'Cathedral de Évora'. <br> 2) Obverse: (Silver color) Cathedral side and area view with 'Cathedral of Évora'. <br> Reverse for both tokens: Eight stars surrounding an outline of the country of Portugal with 'National Tokens Portuguese Heritage'.<p> <b>Token Machine 2</b> Cost to dispense: €5 each design (Machine accepts paper money and credit cards only: no coins. Machine does not give change when using paper. Designs: <br> 1) Obverse: (Gold color) Santo Antão Church with 'Historic Centre Evora'. <br> 2) Obverse: (Silver color) Rooftop view from Évora Cathedral with 'Historic Centre Evora'. <br> Reverse for both tokens: Eight stars surrounding an outline of the country of Portugal with 'National Tokens Portuguese Heritage'. <p> G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 38° 34' 18 N Longitude: 7° 54' 25" W <br> Google Maps coordinates: H3CV+P7 Evora, Portugal <p> March 27, 2025. The Euro cent machine is rolling well centered excellent images on 5 Euro cent coins. Tokens are of great quality. MWHTH <p>
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Catedral de Évora (Évora Cathedral)

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Largo do Marquês de Marialva
Evora, Portugal, 7000-809

Phone: +351 266 759 330

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The Évora Cathedral construction has the shape of a Latin cross, mostly visible on the inside. It was started around 1186, finished in 1204 with an expansion started in 1280 and finished by 1350. It is the largest of the mediaeval cathedrals in Portugal, and one of its best examples of Gothic architecture. It is situated in the Acropolis, the highest point of the city, where you can also see the Roman Temple of Diana. While at the Cathedral in Évora, take an 8 minute walk to the Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones at Praca 1 de Maio, phone number +351 266 704 521) and view the highly impressive display of bones.

Hours of operation: Monday through Sunday 09.00 (9:00 am) to 17.00 (5:00 pm).
Minimal parking close by the Cathedral.

Admission: €5. Currently, you must pay admission to access all three machines. If you ask nicely, they may let you in to just press the coins and/or purchase the tokens.

All three machines are next to each other in the entry after admission.

Machine 1 Cost to press: €1.05 each design (€1 coin and a 5 Euro cent coin). Designs all have a beaded border with 'Évora'.
1. (V) Cathedral front entrance view with 'Se De Portugal'.
2. (V) Open altarpiece depicting various scenes of the Birth and Passion of the Virgin with 'Virgem Paraíso Aberta'.
3. (V) Closed altarpiece depicting various scenes of the Birth and Passion of the Virgin with 'Virgem Paraíso Fechada'.
4. (V) Virgin Mary with 'Nossa Senhora dDo Ó'.

Token Machine 1 Cost to dispense: €2 each design (Machine accepts €2 coin, €1 coins, €.50 coins, €.20 coins or €.10 coins. Machine does not give change) Designs:
1) Obverse: (Gold color) Cathedral front entrance view with 'Cathedral de Évora'.
2) Obverse: (Silver color) Cathedral side and area view with 'Cathedral of Évora'.
Reverse for both tokens: Eight stars surrounding an outline of the country of Portugal with 'National Tokens Portuguese Heritage'.

Token Machine 2 Cost to dispense: €5 each design (Machine accepts paper money and credit cards only: no coins. Machine does not give change when using paper. Designs:
1) Obverse: (Gold color) Santo Antão Church with 'Historic Centre Evora'.
2) Obverse: (Silver color) Rooftop view from Évora Cathedral with 'Historic Centre Evora'.
Reverse for both tokens: Eight stars surrounding an outline of the country of Portugal with 'National Tokens Portuguese Heritage'.

G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 38° 34' 18 N Longitude: 7° 54' 25" W
Google Maps coordinates: H3CV+P7 Evora, Portugal

March 27, 2025. The Euro cent machine is rolling well centered excellent images on 5 Euro cent coins. Tokens are of great quality. MWHTH

Token Machine 1

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Token Machine 2