UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Portugal

Portugal is home to a remarkable collection of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, boasting over twenty inscribed properties that reflect its rich history, diverse culture, and significant natural beauty. These sites span centuries and showcase the nation’s pivotal role in global history, from the stunning Manueline architecture of the Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower in Lisbon, symbols of the Age of Discovery, to the romantic palaces and gardens of the Cultural Landscape of Sintra nestled in the hills.

Collectively, Portugal’s World Heritage sites offer a captivating journey through its past, preserving its unique identity and contributions to the world’s shared heritage for future generations.

Name	Date Inscribed	Category	Visited
Central Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroismo in the Azores	1983	Cultural
Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon	1983	Cultural	Tower of Belém (2024)
Monastery of Batalha	1983	Cultural
Convent of Christ in Tomar	1983	Cultural
Historic Centre of ƒvora	1986	Cultural
Monastery of Alcobaa	1989	Cultural
Cultural Landscape of Sintra	1995	Cultural	Pena Palace, Sintra (2024)
Historic Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar	1996	Cultural	Porto (2024)
Laurisilva of Madeira	1999	Natural
Historic Centre of Guimar‹es and Couros Zone	2001	Cultural
Alto Douro Wine Region	2001	Cultural
Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture	2004	Cultural
Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications	2012	Cultural
University of Coimbra Ð Alta and Sofia	2013	Cultural
Royal Building of Mafra Ð Palace, Basilica, Convent, Cerco Garden and Hunting Park (Tapada)	2019	Cultural
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga	2019	Cultural
Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the C™a Valley and Siega Verde	1998	Cultural