As the Aqueduto da Água de Prata passes into Evora from the north, the town has evolved around the grand arches with shops, houses and business being constructed underneath. The most intriguing constructions are located around the northern street of Rua do Cano. The original design had the main water outlet in the Praça do Giraldo. the main central square of Evora. During the Spanish and Portuguese War of Restoration (1640 ?1668), Evora found itself at the centre of the fighting, and the Aqueduto da Água de Prata was an ideal target for destruction by raiding armies from both sides. The Aqueduto da Água de Prata was repaired during the 17th century, but one of the major alterations was that the main outlet was removed from Praça do Giraldo.
