Malagueira e Horta das Figueiras

Among the cities of Alentejo, Malagueira e Horta das Figueiras stands out for its connection to the Malagueira housing scheme, designed by Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza. This urban parish occupies Évora’s western side, where compact development gives way to the open, gently rolling plains characteristic of the Alentejo. Begun in 1977, Siza’s long-running project uses low-rise homes, pedestrian lanes and an elevated infrastructure system to form a distinctive residential quarter. The parish is closely tied to Évora, whose historic centre is inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List and preserves Roman, medieval and later monuments. Browse other webcams across Alentejo to place this setting in a wider geographic context.

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