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Famous Landmarks in Portugal: 20 Places Every Traveler Should Know

Portugal has a remarkable collection of historic monuments, cultural landscapes, religious sites and natural heritage. UNESCO currently lists 17 World Heritage properties in Portugal.

20 Landmarks to Know

  1. Belém Tower
  2. Jerónimos Monastery
  3. Historic Centre of Porto
  4. Luís I Bridge
  5. Cultural Landscape of Sintra
  6. University of Coimbra
  7. Historic Centre of Évora
  8. Convent of Christ in Tomar
  9. Monastery of Batalha
  10. Monastery of Alcobaça
  11. Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga
  12. Historic Centre of Guimarães
  13. Alto Douro Wine Region
  14. Elvas Fortifications
  15. Mafra Royal Building
  16. Côa Valley rock art sites
  17. Laurisilva of Madeira
  18. Pico Island Vineyard Culture
  19. Angra do Heroísmo in the Azores
  20. Funchal’s historic and cultural landmarks

UNESCO Heritage

UNESCO’s current Portugal country page lists 17 inscribed properties: 16 cultural and one natural. They include major sites in Lisbon, Porto, Sintra, Coimbra, Évora, Madeira and the Azores.

Plan Your Visits

Check opening times, advance booking, access restrictions and seasonal conditions before visiting major monuments or island destinations.

Continue with our best places, Lisbon guide and travel guide.

Official resource: UNESCO — Portugal.

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