The World Heritage Convention was created in 1972. Portugal has signed and ratified the World Heritage Convention in 1980. By signing up to the World Heritage Convention, the Government of Portugal promised to promote and protect their UNESCO World Heritage Sites and pass them on to future generations. A UNESCO World Heritage Site must be of outstanding universal value to humanity.
Photos and descriptions of most of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Portugal:
- Alto Douro Wine Region
- Convent of Christ in Tomar
- Cultural Landscape of Sintra
- Garrison Border Town of Elvas and Fortifications
- Historic Centre of Évora
- Historic Centre of Guimãraes
- Historic Centre of Porto
- Monastery of Alcobaça
- Monastery of Batalha
- Monastery of the Hieronymites in Lisbon
- Prehistoric Rock Art of the Côa Valley
- Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga
- Tower of Belém
- University of Coimbra - Alta and Sofia