By Alli Sewell
Introduction
This list of famous landmarks in Portugal covers 45 of the country's most well-known buildings...
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One of Portugal's most famous food items is a custard tart called pastel de nata...
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LxFactory is a renowned shopping and dining complex that's housed in an old industrial complex...
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One of the most unique museums in Portugal is the National Tile Museum. Founded in...
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An interesting Portuguese landmark in Porto is Livraria Lello. Opened in 1881, this attraction is...
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The Chapel of Bones is one of the most strange yet fascinating sights in Portugal...
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If you want to get the best views of Lisbon, you won't want to miss...
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The Cathedral of Saint Mary Major, more commonly known as Lisbon Cathedral, is one of...
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Also known as the Stock Exchange Palace, Bolsa Palace sits in Porto and was constructed...
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Another of the unique points of interest in Portugal is the Sao Bento Train Station...
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Porto features many landmarks and renowned buildings, with one of the oldest being Porto Cathedral...
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Monte Palace Madeira features a mansion and stunning tropical gardens. These gardens have plants sourced...
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One of the most unique landmarks in Sintra is Quinta da Regaleira. While the land...
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A more modern place to see in Porto, Portugal, is Casa da Música. Construction of...
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Porto City Hall is a Neoclassical building with a beautiful clock tower that dates to...
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One of the best-known monuments in Portugal is Padrão dos Descobrimentos or the Monument to...
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The Fountain of Lions is located in Porto and was built in the 1800s. As...
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Located in Tenões, Bom Jesus do Monte is a Catholic shrine that opened in 1772...
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Santuário de Cristo Rei, or Sanctuary of Christ the King, is a relatively modern Portuguese...
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Completed in 1873, Arco da Rua Augusta remains a popular monument in Lisbon to this...
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The Monument to the Overseas Combatants is located at Forte do Bom Sucesso in Lisbon...
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Found next to Porto Cathedral, the Statue of Vímara Peres commemorates Vímara Peres, a 9th-century...
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Another of the famous landmarks of Portugal to visit while in Lisbon is the National...
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Another renowned landmark in Lisbon is Castelo de São Jorge. The fort-like structures on the...
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Located off the west coast of Portugal, Fortress São João Baptista das Berlengas sits on...
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Located in Batalha in Portugal's Centro Region, Batalha Monastery is a Dominican Convent that dates...
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Constructed in the 8th century, Castelo dos Mouros is one of the oldest landmarks in...
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Jerónimos Monastery is one of many historic landmarks in Portugal that's well worth visiting. Located...
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Another monastery to visit in Portugal is the Monastery of Alcobaça. This Gothic monastery was...
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Queluz National Palace is a Rococo-style palace situated in Queluz on the Portuguese Riviera. This...
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Pena Palace is a breathtaking structure that sits atop a hill in the Sintra Mountains...
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Another palace to see in Portugal is Sintra National Palace. The UNESCO World Heritage Site...
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Located about 30 minutes from central Lisbon, Mafra National Palace is a Portuguese National Monument...
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Arrábida Natural Park is a scenic natural landmark of Portugal that you must plan to...
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Also known as Grotte de Benagil, Benagil Cave in Lagoa is one of the country's...
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The Douro Valley is a beautiful destination that's located near Porto along the Douro River...
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Portugal has many fantastic natural landmarks like Peneda-Gerês National Park in the north of the...
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If you're looking for winter sun decisions in Europe, Ilha de Tavira is one of...
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Cape Girão is a vast sea cliff that sits on the coast of the island...
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Located on the Algarve in Albufeira, Praia da Falésia is a stunning beach to visit...
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Another must-visit beach destination in Portugal is Praia de Santa Cruz. Located in the small...
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The University of Coimbra is a renowned landmark in Portugal as it is the country's...
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The Dom Luís I Bridge is a world-famous landmark. The bridge connects Vila Nova de...
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Construction of Belém Tower in Lisbon began in 1514 and was opened in 1519. The...
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Santa Justa Lift is a unique and interesting landmark in Lisbon. Opened in 1902, the...
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Situated in Sintra, the Park and Palace of Monserrate is a scenic landmark to visit...
Conclusion
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