Compared with the neighboring Spain, Portugal has a relatively fewer world heritage sites, but it still has 15. The number is just right for travelers to have the opportunity to visit everywhere. If you want something more than food, travel to Portugal to enjoy world heritage sites. Its a really good choice!

Porto is an ancient city with many famous historical buildings, palaces, churches, monuments and sculptures... The historical center was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1996. The old town is worth a visit. The houses on the riverbanks are built along the steep streets and are well-defined. There are also medieval churches, palaces and countless cafes along the old streets. The Portuguese style is really charming

Sintra is a green town near Lisbon, and was praised by Byron as the “Eden of Humanity”. The town was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1995. The Sintra Palace in the town was the summer residence of the Portuguese aristocrats. The remains of the Moorish castle and the Pena Palace in the city, as well as the mysterious Regaleira manor, are well worth a visit. If your schedule is not tight, Rocca Point can be included in your plan so you can feel the romance at the ends of the earth.

Located in the eastern part of Porto, the Douro Valley is a symbol of Portuguese wine. Speaking of Portuguese wines, you can not ignore the Douro Valley which is the most representative wine producing region of Portuguese wines and is recognized as one of the oldest in the world. The Upper Duluo Wine Region was listed on the World Heritage List in 2001. The beautiful scenery on both sides of the valley, the famous wineries and spectacular vineyard terraces in the mountains, and the scattered towns in the middle. The beauty of it all will make you sigh in admiration.

Evora is a historical city in the south-central part of Portugal with a history of more than 2,000 years. You can still see the old Roman monuments here. The ancient historical center of Evora was listed on the World Heritage List in 1986. The majestic Roman wall ruins and cobbled narrow paths, and the art of Rome, Islam, and Christianity from different eras and in different styles are blended together here. Strolling through the ancient city for a day, is a journey that is like taking a feast of Portuguese of art history.

The Jeronimos Monastery is located in the famous Belem district of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. It is a grand white landmark of the port city, and together with the Church of the Order of the Knights of St. Mary, is known as a masterpiece of medieval architectures. The famous navigator Da Gama is buried here. In 1983, the Monastery was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO along with the nearby Belem Tower. Unlike the monastery, the Belem Tower is in typical Portuguese Renaissance style. This architecture, after numerous renovations, has not only witnessed the changes throughout the glorious Portuguese history, but is also a scenic spot for Lisbon tours.

The Monastery of Alcoba is the largest medieval Gothic building in Portugal listed on the World Heritage List in 1995. The entire complex is massive in scale, sophisticated in materials and exquisite in construction. It is a typical masterpiece of medieval Gothic art. The church in the monastery is the tallest Gothic building in Portugal. Pedro and his wife, Ines, are buried here together. The sculptures on the side of their stone tombs depict their beautiful love story.

The Batalha Monastery is located in the city of Batalha in central Portugal to commemorate the defeat of the Castilian aggressors. The magnificent main building includes the church, the royal cloister, the founder's chapel, and more. It was listed in the World Cultural Heritage List in 1983. The Batalha Monastery was originally built in the Gothic style, but later was deeply influenced by the Manniel style, making it a masterpiece of Portuguese Gothic style. The monastery is where many kings and princes of Portugal are buried, and the tomb of Prince Henry, the famous sea pioneer, is also located here.

Convento de Cristo is a magnificent Catholic church in Tomar, located in the Santarem district of western Portugal. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1983. The entire building combines Romanesque, Gothic, Manuel and Renaissance architecture, while the complex architectural style and the grand courtyard makes it one of the most important historical and cultural buildings in Portugal.

Coimbra University is the oldest university in Portugal and one of the oldest universities in the world. It is a school for many Portuguese presidents. In 2019, the Coimbra University was listed on the World Cultural Heritage List as one of the world's only five world cultural heritage universities. The university is located in the hillside, and its campus is solemn and magnificent. Walking here is a good way to feel the rich sense of history. The Joannan Library is one of the most spectacular Baroque style libraries in the world, also the most striking building on campus.