Portugal · Historic Sites
Tower of Belem
A UNESCO World Heritage fortified tower on the banks of the Tagus River, the Tower of Belem is an iconic symbol of Portugal's Age of Discovery and a masterpiece of Manueline architecture.
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Things to do in Portugal
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Portugal · Palaces
Sintra National Palace
The best-preserved medieval royal palace in Portugal, distinguished by its iconic twin conical chimneys and a remarkable interior decorated with the finest examples of Mudéjar tilework on the Iberian Peninsula.
Portugal · Religious Sites
Jeronimos Monastery
A UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece of Manueline architecture, this stunning 16th-century monastery in Lisbon's Belem district celebrates Portugal's Age of Discovery and houses the tomb of Vasco da Gama.
Portugal · Palaces
Pena Palace
A fantastical 19th-century Romanticist palace perched atop the Sintra hills, Pena Palace is a riot of vivid colors, eclectic architectural styles, and fairy-tale turrets surrounded by exotic parkland.
Portugal · Natural Attractions
Douro Valley
A UNESCO World Heritage landscape of spectacular terraced vineyards cascading down to the Douro River, this is the birthplace of port wine and one of the oldest demarcated wine regions in the world.