Must-see Attractions in Portugal

Portugal

Portugal is located in southern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, bordered only by Spain and the Atlantic Ocean. The capital is Lisbon, and the country includes the autonomous island regions of the Azores and Madeira. Portugal has a population of about 10.6 million and is a parliamentary republic.

It is a developed country with a service-based mixed economy, and it was one of the founding members of the eurozone. Portugal has a rich history as a maritime power, and today it is noted for its cultural heritage, Mediterranean climate, and role in the European Union. The nation has undergone significant economic modernization since joining the EU in 1986.

Continent/Region

Europe

Capital

Lisbon

Population

10.3 Million

Area

92,152 km²

Language(s)

Portuguese

Currency

Portuguese Escudo, Portuguese real, Cape Verdean Escudo

Amusement Park (8) Beach (348) Botanical Garden (3) Bridge (2) Castle (186) Church (3) Hotel (2) Lake (2) Monument (2) Museum (4) Park (2) Place (38) Tourist Attraction (8)

Famous Places to Visit in Portugal

Bom Jesus do Monte

Braga

Coimbra University

Coimbra

Conímbriga Roman Ruins

Near Coimbra

Batalha Monastery, Batalha, Leiria District, Portugal

Batalha Monastery

Batalha, Leiria District

Monastery of Alcobaça, Alcobaça, Leiria District, Portugal

Monastery of Alcobaça

Alcobaça, Leiria District

Fátima Sanctuary, Fátima, Santarém District, Portugal

Fátima Sanctuary

Fátima, Santarém District

Nazaré

Leiria District

Óbidos

Leiria District

Évora Roman Temple (Temple of Diana), Évora, Alentejo, Portugal

Évora Roman Temple (Temple of Diana)

Évora, Alentejo

Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos), Évora, Portugal

Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos)

Évora

Ria Formosa Natural Park, Algarve (Faro District), Portugal

Ria Formosa Natural Park

Algarve (Faro District)

Ponta da Piedade, Lagos, Algarve, Portugal

Ponta da Piedade

Lagos, Algarve

Praia da Marinha

Algarve

Cape St. Vincent (Cabo de São Vicente)

Near Sagres, Algarve

Laurisilva of Madeira, Madeira, Portugal

Laurisilva of Madeira

Madeira

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Portugal

S.No.	UNESCO Place Name
1	Central Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroismo in the Azores, Terceira Island
2	Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon, Lisbon
3	Monastery of Batalha, Batalha
4	Convent of Christ in Tomar, Tomar
5	Historic Centre of Évora, Évora
6	Monastery of Alcobaça, Alcobaça
7	Cultural Landscape of Sintra, Sintra
8	Historic Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar, Porto
9	Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley and Siega Verde*, Douro region
10	Laurisilva of Madeira, Madeira
11	Historic Centre of Guimarães and Couros Zone, Guimarães
12	Alto Douro Wine Region, Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Province
13	Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture, Pico Island
14	Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications, Elvas
15	University of Coimbra – Alta and Sofia, Coimbra
16	Royal Building of Mafra – Palace, Basilica, Convent, Cerco Garden and Hunting Park (Tapada), Mafra
17	Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga, Braga

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