World Heritage Sites
World Heritage SitesUNESCO World Heritage Sites in Portugal
17 recognised sites
UNESCO lists 17 World Heritage Sites in Portugal. Each one below links to its city guide or attraction page where we have one.
Full list
World Heritage Sites in Portugal
Central Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroismo in the Azores
Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon
Monastery of Batalha
Convent of Christ in Tomar
Historic Centre of Évora
Monastery of Alcobaça
Cultural Landscape of Sintra
Historic Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar
Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley and Siega Verde
Laurisilva of Madeira
Historic Centre of Guimarães and Couros Zone
Alto Douro Wine Region
Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture
Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications
University of Coimbra – Alta and Sofia
Royal Building of Mafra – Palace, Basilica, Convent, Cerco Garden and Hunting Park (Tapada)
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga
Q&A
Answers to your questions
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Portugal have?
17 sites recognised by UNESCO as World Heritage — cultural, natural or mixed.
What's the difference between a cultural and natural site?
A cultural site is human-made (an old town, a monument, an archaeological site); a natural site is a unique geological/ecological feature; a mixed site is both.
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Sources: Site list: UNESCO World Heritage List (CC BY-SA 4.0)