Things to see in Portugal

1,479 places worth seeing in Portugal on an illustrated map: Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley, Bom Jesus do Monte, Vasco da Gama Bridge, Estádio do Dragão and Mount Pico, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.

Highlights

  1. Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley A UNESCO World Heritage Site near Ciudad Rodrigo and shared with Portugal.
  2. Bom Jesus do Monte A hilltop sanctuary with beautiful gardens, architecture and views over Braga, perhaps the city's most-known tourist attraction and a . The
  3. Vasco da Gama Bridge It is the longest bridge in Europe (including viaducts), and ninth longest in the world, with a total length of , including for the main bri
  4. Estádio do Dragão They play in Primeira Liga, Portugal's top tier. Their home ground Estádio do Dragão (capacity 50,000) is 1 km north of the centre with its
  5. Mount Pico A stratovolcano above sea level. It is the tallest mountain in Portugal. Climb the mountain in the afternoon so you can see the sunset when
  6. 25 de Abril Bridge This sister bridge of the San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge was designed by the same architect in 1966 to connect Lisbon with the Setubal p
  7. Padrão dos Descobrimentos Climbing the monument gives you a spectacular view of Belém.
  8. Lisbon Cathedral Built in 1147, the cathedral has survived various earthquakes and has undergone restoration, renovation, and modification over the years. It
  9. Praça do Comércio This magnificent plaza, facing the river, is the beginning of Lisboa's downtown. It is also known as 'Terreiro do Paço', meaning 'Grounds of
  10. Estádio do Bessa They were relegated in 2025 and now play in Liga 2 the second tier. Their Estádio do Bessa (capacity 28,200) is 2 km northwest of the centre
  11. Estádio Cidade de Coimbra One of the Euro 2004 sites.
  12. Palace of Queluz Although smaller in size, this 18th-century castle is sometimes called the Portuguese Versailles, for its extravagant designs and detailed d
  13. Calouste Gulbenkian Museum One of the best museums in Lisbon. Created from the personal collection of the art and artifact collector Calouste Gulbenkian. The collectio
  14. National Museum of Ancient Art Portugal's impressive national art collection, including 14-19th century European painting, artefacts of Portuguese contact with the East an
  15. Sintra National Palace The summer estate of the Portuguese royal family from the middle ages until the 1910 republican revolution. Built in several steps, the olde
  16. Casa da Música Designed by Rem Koolhaas and OMA. Guided tour available in English from 1 June - 30 September at 10:00, 11:00, 16:00 and 17:00 for €10/perso
  17. Porto Cathedral This Romanesque cathedral was built in the 13th century. Later on Baroque alterations were made in the 17th and 18th century. The cathedral
  18. Church of Santa Engrácia This is one of the most striking buildings in Lisbon. Its tall dome and white facade makes it a real landmark in Alfama/Eastern Lisbon. Exce
  19. Belém Palace Official residence of the President of Portugal, having formerly served as a royal residence of the Kings of Portugal prior to its transitio
  20. Quinta da Regaleira Regaleira Palace is part of the built heritage included in UNESCO's world heritage list as 'Sintra cultural landscape'. Its origins date bac
  21. Palácio da Bolsa It was built in the 19th century on the grounds of the destroyed old cloisters of the adjacent São Francisco church. It also contains the mo
  22. Capelinhos A volcanic eruption lasted for 13 months, from 27 September 1957 until 24 October 1958, which may have been two overlapping volcanic eruptio
  23. Braga Cathedral With a history reaching as far back as 3rd century, the diocese of Braga is one of Europe's oldest, although its existence was interrupted b
  24. Cathedral of Évora Mainly built between 1280 and 1340, it is one of the most important gothic monuments of Portugal. The cathedral has a notable main portal wi
  25. Águas Livres Aqueduct This is a historic aqueduct in the city of Lisbon, Portugal. It is one of the most remarkable examples of 18th-century Portuguese engineerin
  26. Rossio Square One of Lisbon's principal squares. A statue of King Pedro IV stands on a column in the centre. The square, a popular meeting point for local
  27. Old Cathedral of Coimbra A 12th-century Romanesque cathedral. In the 16th century, many Renaissance features were added.
  28. Estrela Basilica This Neoclassical and Baroque basilica, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, was built in the late 1700s by Queen Maria I in fulfilment o
  29. Rossio railway station Built in 1890 as the Estação Central (Central Station), it was the main railway hub until 1957. It provides a direct connection to Sintra in
  30. Sanctuary of Christ the King Similar to the Christ statue in Rio de Janeiro, this Sacred Heart of Jesus statue stands over 100 m tall on the opposite bank of the Tejo Ri
  31. Cabo Girão One of the world's highest ocean cliffs, in Câmara de Lobos.
  32. Capela dos Ossos Totally ornamented with human bones, surreal, perhaps creepy to some but a must-see. Contrary to what is often said, it is not unique.
  33. Lisbon Oceanarium One of the world's largest aquariums. Built by American architect Peter Chermayeff, it hosts thousands of marine species of the oceans, such
  34. 516 Arouca The longest suspended pedestrian bridge in the world, unsurprisingly 516 m in length. Reservations are made and tickets are bought online.
  35. National Azulejo Museum One of the most important national museums, dedicated to Portuguese azulejo tiles since the late 1400s. It's in the former Madre de Deus Con
  36. Monserrate Palace An old estate with a farmyard, giving you an opportunity to learn about traditional local farming. The estate was transformed into its curre
  37. Praça da Figueira This large square has an equestrian statue of King João I. An important transport hub, the square is surrounded by hotels, cafés, and shops
  38. Navy Museum One of the most important in Europe, evoking Portugal's domination of the seas. Its colossal 17,000 items are installed in the west wing of
  39. Almendres Cromlech Megalithic complex, an important megalithic monument in the Iberian Peninsula. It is the largest extant group of structured menhirs in the I
  40. Edward VII Park Formal park with expansive views down toward the city and water from Miradouro Parque Eduardo VII. Home to the wonderful Estufa Fria greenho
  41. Restauradores Square This major square lies at the southeast end of Avenida da Liberdade. The Monument to the Restorers, a obelisk commemorating the 1640 restora
  42. Teatro Nacional D. Maria II The most famous live theatre stage in Lisbon. The Neoclassical and Palladian building was built in the 1840s and has been a national monumen
  43. Praia da Marinha One of the most known Portugal coastal beaches. The Marinha beach can be accessed via a staircase and has beautiful walking trails on the su
  44. Marquess of Pombal Square Essentially a large roundabout with a sizeable statue of a former Portuguese prime minister in the middle.
  45. Roman Temple of Évora Improperly referred to as the Temple of Diana, was a 1st-century (in some references 2nd or 3rd century) temple, dedicated to the cult of Em
  46. Synagogue of Tomar It is the best preserved of the medieval synagogues of Portugal. It is located in the historic centre of the city of Tomar, and houses a sma
  47. Madeira Botanical Garden The more than 2000 plants of these hillside gardens, plus the view of Funchal make this one of the major attractions of the whole island. Th
  48. New Cathedral of Coimbra A late-16th- and 17th-century Mannerist and Baroque cathedral.
  49. CR7 Museum Museum dedicated to Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's trophies, with a bronze statue of him in the front.
  50. Lisbon Zoo A zoo that is fairly pricey, but has a variety of exotic animals featuring sea-lions and dolphins.

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