The Alentejo Region is in south central Portugal. Evorais the region's capital. Evora was added as a World Heritage Site in 1986. It has a well-preserved old town center that partially is enclosed by medieval walls. Also, it has a large number of monuments from various historical periods, including a well-preserved Roman Temple to Diana [Templo de Diana].
There are several major regions that make up Portugal including Porto e Norte, Centro de Portugal, the Lisboa Region, Alentejo, Algarve, Azores and the Madeira Islands. Each have several destinations ranging from archaeological sites and castles to historical villages.
Among mainland Portugal's most popular landmarks are its UNESCO World Heritage Sites.The Alentejo Region [Região do Alentejo] in the south has one World Heritage Site: the historic center of Évora with its medieval walls and Roman temple.The Central Region [Região Centro] has two World Heritage Sites: Batalha Monastery [Mosteiro Santa Maria da Vitória] and Convent of the Order of Christ [Convento de Cristo].The Lisbon Region [Região de Lisboa] has three World Heritage Sites: Monastery of Santa Maria d'Alcobaça [Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Alcobaça]; Monastery of the Hieronymites [Mosteiro dos Jerónimos] with Tower of Belem [Torre de Belém]; town of Sintra with its 19th century architecture.The North Region [Região Norte] has four World Heritage Sites: Alto Douro Wine Region; Prehistoric Rock-Art Sites in the Côa Valley; historic center of Guimarães with its historical medieval monuments; historic center of Porto
Cork is the type of tree bark of which Portugal is known as the world's leading exporter. Specifically, Portugal produces over 50 percent of the world's cork from the cork oak [Quercus suber]. Around 720,000 hectares [2,780 square miles; 7,200 square kilometers] are dedicated to cork oak cultivation.The Algarve Region in southern Portugal is famous for its superior quality of cork oak trees. North of the Algarve, the Alentejo Region also is prime area for cork oaks.
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Portugal is an independent republic in southwestern Europe. Portugal is located along the west coast of the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal shares the Iberian Peninsula with its next-door neighbor, Spain; and with the British colony of Gibraltar, the Principality of Andorra, and a small part of France. The Iberian Peninsula is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and by the Mediterranean Sea.
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Évora.
Evora
Some of Portugal's most famous monuments are its UNESCO World Heritage Sites.The Alentejo Region [Região do Alentejo] in the south has one World Heritage Site: the historic center of Évora with its medieval walls and Roman temple.The Central Region [Região Centro] has two World Heritage Sites: the Batalha Monastery [Mosteiro Santa Maria da Vitória]; and the Convent of the Order of Christ [Convento de Cristo].The Lisbon Region [Região de Lisboa] has three World Heritage Sites: the Monastery of Santa Maria d'Alcobaça [Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Alcobaça]; the Monastery of the Hieronymites [Mosteiro dos Jerónimos] with Tower of Belem [Torre de Belém]; and the town of Sintra with its 19th century architecture.The North Region [Região Norte] has four World Heritage Sites: the Alto Douro Wine Region; the Prehistoric Rock-Art Sites in the Côa Valley; the historic center of Guimarães with its historical medieval monuments; and the historic center of Porto.
Among mainland Portugal's most popular attractions are its UNESCO World Heritage Sites.1. The Alentejo Region [Região do Alentejo] in the south has one World Heritage Site: the historic center of Évora with its medieval walls and Roman temple.2. The Central Region [Região Centro] has two World Heritage Sites: the Batalha Monastery [Mosteiro Santa Maria da Vitória]; and the Convent of the Order of Christ [Convento de Cristo].3. The Lisbon Region [Região de Lisboa] has three World Heritage Sites: the Monastery of Santa Maria d'Alcobaça [Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Alcobaça]; the Monastery of the Hieronymites [Mosteiro dos Jerónimos] with the Tower of Belem [Torre de Belém]; and the town of Sintra with its 19th century architecture.4. The North Region [Região Norte] has four World Heritage Sites: the Alto Douro Wine Region; the Prehistoric Rock-Art Sites in the Côa Valley; the historic center of Guimarães with its historical medieval monuments; and the historic center of Porto.
There are several major regions that make up Portugal including Porto e Norte, Centro de Portugal, the Lisboa Region, Alentejo, Algarve, Azores and the Madeira Islands. Each have several destinations ranging from archaeological sites and castles to historical villages.
Among mainland Portugal's most popular landmarks are its UNESCO World Heritage Sites.1. The Alentejo Region [Região do Alentejo] in the south has one World Heritage Site: the historic center of Évora with its medieval walls and Roman temple.2. The Central Region [Região Centro] has two World Heritage Sites: the Batalha Monastery [Mosteiro Santa Maria da Vitória]; and the Convent of the Order of Christ [Convento de Cristo].3. The Lisbon Region [Região de Lisboa] has three World Heritage Sites: the Monastery of Santa Maria d'Alcobaça [Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Alcobaça]; the Monastery of the Hieronymites [Mosteiro dos Jerónimos] with the Tower of Belem [Torre de Belém]; and the town of Sintra with its 19th century architecture.4. The North Region [Região Norte] has four World Heritage Sites: the Alto Douro Wine Region; the Prehistoric Rock-Art Sites in the Côa Valley; the historic center of Guimarães with its historical medieval monuments; and the historic center of Porto.
Among mainland Portugal's most popular historic places are its UNESCO World Heritage Sites.1. The Alentejo Region [Região do Alentejo] in the south has one World Heritage Site: the historic center of Évora with its medieval walls and Roman temple.2. The Central Region [Região Centro] has two World Heritage Sites: the Batalha Monastery [Mosteiro Santa Maria da Vitória]; and the Convent of the Order of Christ [Convento de Cristo].3. The Lisbon Region [Região de Lisboa] has three World Heritage Sites: the Monastery of Santa Maria d'Alcobaça [Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Alcobaça]; the Monastery of the Hieronymites [Mosteiro dos Jerónimos] with the Tower of Belem [Torre de Belém]; and the town of Sintra with its 19th century architecture.4. The North Region [Região Norte] has four World Heritage Sites: the Alto Douro Wine Region; the Prehistoric Rock-Art Sites in the Côa Valley; the historic center of Guimarães with its historical medieval monuments; and the historic center of Porto.
Some of Portugal's most famous cultural sites are its UNESCO World Heritage Sites.The Alentejo Region [Região do Alentejo] in the south has one World Heritage Site: the historic center of Évora with its medieval walls and Roman temple.The Central Region [Região Centro] has two World Heritage Sites: the Batalha Monastery [Mosteiro Santa Maria da Vitória]; and the Convent of the Order of Christ [Convento de Cristo].The Lisbon Region [Região de Lisboa] has three World Heritage Sites: the Monastery of Santa Maria d'Alcobaça [Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Alcobaça]; the Monastery of the Hieronymites [Mosteiro dos Jerónimos] with Tower of Belem [Torre de Belém]; and the town of Sintra with its 19th century architecture.The North Region [Região Norte] has four World Heritage Sites: the Alto Douro Wine Region; the Prehistoric Rock-Art Sites in the Côa Valley; the historic center of Guimarães with its historical medieval monuments; and the historic center of Porto.
Among mainland Portugal's most popular landmarks are its UNESCO World Heritage Sites.The Alentejo Region [Região do Alentejo] in the south has one World Heritage Site: the historic center of Évora with its medieval walls and Roman temple.The Central Region [Região Centro] has two World Heritage Sites: Batalha Monastery [Mosteiro Santa Maria da Vitória] and Convent of the Order of Christ [Convento de Cristo].The Lisbon Region [Região de Lisboa] has three World Heritage Sites: Monastery of Santa Maria d'Alcobaça [Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Alcobaça]; Monastery of the Hieronymites [Mosteiro dos Jerónimos] with Tower of Belem [Torre de Belém]; town of Sintra with its 19th century architecture.The North Region [Região Norte] has four World Heritage Sites: Alto Douro Wine Region; Prehistoric Rock-Art Sites in the Côa Valley; historic center of Guimarães with its historical medieval monuments; historic center of Porto
There was a recent election to vote on the 7 wonders of Portugal. - The Belem Tower in Lisbon. - Jeronimos' Monestery in Lisbon. - The Bone Chappel in Evora. - The Sintra Palace in Sintra. - Guimarães Castle in Guimarães. - Tower of Clerigos in Porto. Are a few I can remember from the top of my head.
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