From stunning bridges to buildings adorned with colourful tiles to perhaps the world’s most colourful palace, Portugal is a country that is filled with interesting and historic places to see.
Here are 37 Landmarks of Portugal that have earnt a place on your bucket list.
It is a double decker iron arc bridge that sits over the River Douro. It opened in 1886 and at th etie was the longest bridge of its kind, spanning 172 metres. Today the top floor of the bridge carries the Porto Metro and a pedestrian path.
Dom Luis Bridge, Porto
This beautiful palace sits on a hill in the lovely Sintra mountains just outside the town of Sintra. A visit to Sintra and Pena Palace is a must for anyone visiting Portugal and it is a perfect day trip from Lisbon.
Pena National Palace, Sintra
This beautiful monastery was built in the style of Manueline architecture and is quite stunning. Don’t miss the lovely cloister inside.
Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon
Legend has it that uring King Pedro’s coronation in 1357 he had the body of his murdered wife exhumed and sat on the throne. The courtiers were then required to kiss the hand of the very dead Ines de Castro. Today you can see her tomb.
Alcobaca Monastery, Alcobaca
The small fort of Torre de Beleme has guarded the Tejo Estuary in Lisbon since the 16th century. Its exterior stone carvings are its most attractive characteristic so Belem Tower is best seen from the land or from the water.
Belem Tower, Lisbon
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