Having been a military town Elvas, it could not be registered his story since living memory of its existence until today. Here is permanently exposed, since 2001, more than a hundred pieces of military origin, in addition to several descriptive videos of relevant episodes in the history of Portugal.

Monument of military architecture, created by a number of names such as, by way of example, Martim Afonso de Melo, Hieronimo Rozetti, Lassart and Rui Correia Lucas. Your building model has inspired other forts. Today houses the military museum.

Built in 1498 according to traces of Francisco de Arruda and, later, Afonso Álvares, Diogo Marques and Pêro Vaz Pereira, that ended in 1622. Four floors of arcades built on buttresses rip the main part.

Ancient see of Elvas, this temple was built in 1517, with design by Francisco de Arruda, underwent profound modifications in the 17th century. Has longitudinal plant and is composed of three naves. The tiles from the 17th and 18th centuries.

This public square has an irregular polygonal shape with twelve fronts, seven bulwarks and four half – bulwarks. The keep is located on the hillside. The defensive system from the square – fortress included Santa Luzia and Graça fortress. Nowadays it still subsist Alcáçova and Miradeiro doors.

The Plaza de armas has the shape of an irregular polygon. The entry in the Alcazaba is done through three main doors: the door to the corner of Olivenza and the s. Vicente. The keep was rebuilt in 1488. On the entrance door are the arms of d. João, surmounted by a tile Panel represented the Holy family. The primitive fortifications have been built on a castro later romanized. After the reconquest from the moors of Elvas, d. Sancho II had rebuilt the fortification. During the reigns of d. Dinis, King John II and Manuel suffered modifications.

Copy of European 18th-century military architecture, built by Don José at the spot where once existed a blockhouse. This strong bastions is situated in an impressive Rocky Mount. Fort of great aesthetic beauty is formed by large spaces, games of lines and volumes which gives it power and military effectiveness. Highlights-the residence of the Governor, an unusual building in the architectural context of the Fort. It is also referred to as fortress of Lippe, name of the author of the proposed construction. Inside you will find a chapel in honor of our Lady of grace.

Castle erected in the 16th century and rebuilt in the 17th century, of quadrangular plant, which only maintains original moth, the wall cloths and turrets. Features a carved stone portal in masonry forming a pediment with two spires and coronation. The yard has central cistern, without water, two abandoned cannon and buildings all around.

The Castle as we know it today is a modern renewal of fortifications which, according to archaeological studies date back to the Castro culture. Of the primitive moth just leaves amuramento, of quadrangular, protected by turrets at the corners. In the reign of Dom João III was converted into a sunny residence castellated.

In this museum, placed in the ruins of the former Carmo convent and church (XIV century), it is possible to find pre-historic, roman, visigothic and medieval objects.