45 Famous Landmarks in Portugal You Have to See Visual Story

By Alli Sewell

Introduction

45 Famous Landmarks in Portugal You Have to See Visual Story

This list of famous landmarks in Portugal covers 45 of the country's most well-known buildings...

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Famous Portuguese Landmarks

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Pastéis de Belém

One of Portugal's most famous food items is a custard tart called pastel de nata...

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LxFactory

LxFactory is a renowned shopping and dining complex that's housed in an old industrial complex...

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Museu Nacional do Azulejo

Lisbon is a popular place to stay in Portugal due to its many interesting museums...

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Livraria Lello

An interesting Portuguese landmark in Porto is Livraria Lello. Opened in 1881, this attraction is...

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Capela dos Ossos

The Chapel of Bones is one of the most strange yet fascinating sights in Portugal...

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Miradouro de Santa Luzia

If you want to get the best views of Lisbon, you won't want to miss...

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Famous Buildings in Portugal

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Santa Maria Maior de Lisboa

The Cathedral of Saint Mary Major, more commonly known as Lisbon Cathedral, is one of...

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Palácio da Bolsa

Also known as the Stock Exchange Palace, Bolsa Palace sits in Porto and was constructed...

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Estação de São Bento

Another of the unique points of interest in Portugal is the Sao Bento Train Station...

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Sé do Porto

Porto features many landmarks and renowned buildings, with one of the oldest being Porto Cathedral...

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Monte Palace Madeira

Monte Palace Madeira features a mansion and stunning tropical gardens. These gardens have plants sourced...

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Quinta da Regaleira

One of the most unique landmarks in Sintra is Quinta da Regaleira. While the land...

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Casa da Música

A more modern place to see in Porto, Portugal, is Casa da Música. Construction of...

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Câmara Municipal do Porto

Porto City Hall is a Neoclassical building with a beautiful clock tower that dates to...

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Famous Monuments in Portugal

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Padrão dos Descobrimentos

One of the best-known monuments in Portugal is Padrão dos Descobrimentos or the Monument to...

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Fonte dos Leões

The Fountain of Lions is located in Porto and was built in the 1800s. As...

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Bom Jesus do Monte

Located in Tenões, Bom Jesus do Monte is a Catholic shrine that opened in 1772...

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Santuário de Cristo Rei

Santuário de Cristo Rei, or Sanctuary of Christ the King, is a relatively modern Portuguese...

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Arco da Rua Augusta

Completed in 1873, Arco da Rua Augusta remains a popular monument in Lisbon to this...

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Monumento aos Combatentes do Ultramar

The Monument to the Overseas Combatants is located at Forte do Bom Sucesso in Lisbon...

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Estatua de Vímara Peres

Found next to Porto Cathedral, the Statue of Vímara Peres commemorates Vímara Peres, a 9th-century...

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Panteao Nacional

Another of the famous landmarks of Portugal to visit while in Lisbon is the National...

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Historical Landmarks in Portugal

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Castelo de São Jorge

Another renowned landmark in Lisbon is Castelo de São Jorge. The fort-like structures on the...

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Fortress São João Baptista das Berlengas

Located off the west coast of Portugal, Fortress São João Baptista das Berlengas sits on...

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Mosteiro da Batalha

Located in Batalha in Portugal's Centro Region, Batalha Monastery is a Dominican Convent that dates...

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Castelo dos Mouros

Constructed in the 8th century, Castelo dos Mouros is one of the oldest landmarks in...

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Mosteiro dos Jeronimos

Jerónimos Monastery is one of many historic landmarks in Portugal that's well worth visiting. Located...

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Mosteiro de Alcobaça

Another monastery to visit in Portugal is the Monastery of Alcobaça. This Gothic monastery was...

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Palácio Nacional de Queluz

Queluz National Palace is a Rococo-style palace situated in Queluz on the Portuguese Riviera. This...

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Palácio da Pena

Pena Palace is a breathtaking structure that sits atop a hill in the Sintra Mountains...

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Palácio Nacional de Sintra

Another palace to see in Portugal is Sintra National Palace. The UNESCO World Heritage Site...

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Palácio de Mafra

Located about 30 minutes from central Lisbon, Mafra National Palace is a Portuguese National Monument...

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Natural Landmarks in Portugal

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Parque Natural da Arrábida

Arrábida Natural Park is a scenic natural landmark of Portugal that you must plan to...

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Algar de Benagil

Also known as Grotte de Benagil, Benagil Cave in Lagoa is one of the country's...

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Vale do Douro

The Douro Valley is a beautiful destination that's located near Porto along the Douro River...

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Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês

Portugal has many fantastic natural landmarks like Peneda-Gerês National Park in the north of the...

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Ilha de Tavira

If you're looking for winter sun decisions in Europe, Ilha de Tavira is one of...

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Cabo Girão

Cape Girão is a vast sea cliff that sits on the coast of the island...

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Praia da Falésia

Located on the Algarve in Albufeira, Praia da Falésia is a stunning beach to visit...

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Praia de Santa Cruz

Another must-visit beach destination in Portugal is Praia de Santa Cruz. Located in the small...

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Major Landmarks in Portugal

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Universidade de Coimbra

The University of Coimbra is a renowned landmark in Portugal as it is the country's...

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Ponte de Dom Luís I

The Dom Luís I Bridge is a world-famous landmark. The bridge connects Vila Nova de...

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Torre de Belém

Construction of Belém Tower in Lisbon began in 1514 and was opened in 1519. The...

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Elevador de Santa Justa

Santa Justa Lift is a unique and interesting landmark in Lisbon. Opened in 1902, the...

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Parque e Palácio de Monserrate

Situated in Sintra, the Park and Palace of Monserrate is a scenic landmark to visit...

Conclusion

In Conclusion

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