This document highlights several important Portuguese cultural symbols that have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites. It discusses Portuguese symbols from each of the country's main regions - the North, Center, South, and Islands. Some of the symbols described include the Alto Douro Wine Region and its Port Wine, the University of Coimbra, the Monastery of Jerónimos and Tower of Belém in Lisbon, the Laurisilva forest of Madeira, and the Pico Island vineyard culture. The document aims to educate partners both within Portugal and abroad on Portugal's rich cultural history and landmarks.

1. Portuguese Symbols: World
Heritage

2. Dear Partners,
This will show to all of
you the beauty of our
country, Portugal.
The magazine is a new
way for you to learn
about our culture.
You won’t only learn
the Portuguese culture,
but you’ll learn the
worldwide culture!
Why the “worldwide
culture”? Because this
magazine will show to
all of you which
Portuguese Symbols
are world heritage.
Stay with us,
Sweet Chocolate

3. Portugal
Portugal: an wonderful country which deserves to be
visited. Its culture is bigger than anything.
We will start showing to you what are the main Portuguese
symbols in each region of Portugal:
The North The Center
The South and The Islands

4. The Regions
TheNorth TheCenter
TheSouth TheIslands

5. Fado
If you travel to Portugal, you have
to watch one Fado concert, at
least one!
In this type of music its used one
Portuguese traditional guitar,
named “Guitarra Portuguesa” ,
which was born in Portugal too.
Amália Rodrigues was one
Portuguese fado singer, and
she is considered the most
iconic person of Fado. She
died in 1999.
Mariza is one fado singer
too. She’s considered too,
one of the most iconic person
of Fado. She has sang in
various places worldwide,
like USA.

6. The North
The north of Portugal is the coldest region of Portugal, but that
doesn’t meanit is not friendly!
Well know for its wines and gastronomy, visit the North is a
good option!

7. Alto Douro Wine
Region
The Alto Douro
Region has been
producing wine for
nearly two
thousand years.
Since the 18th
century, its main
product, Port
Wine, has been
world famous for
The cultural
landscape of the
Alto Douro is an
outstanding
example of a
traditional European
wine-producing
region, reflecting the
evolution of this
human activity over

8. Historic Centre Of
Guimarães
Guimarães is one of the country's most
important historical cities.
.
(statue of Dom Afonso Hen(Guimarães
Castle)
The city has been the birthplace of Dom
Afonso Henriques, the first Portuguese king.

9. The Center
ThecenterofPortugalis fullofculture!
You may visit such beautiful places and cities, and if you went
into the country you will find snow between November and
March, on the highest mountain of continental Portugal; Serra
daEstrela.

10. University of Coimbra –
Alta and Sofia
Situated on a hill overlooking the city, the
University of Coimbra with its colleges grew and
evolved over more than seven centuries within
the old town.
Notable university buildings include the Joanine
Library with its rich baroque decor, the 18th , one
of the most beautiful libraries on Portugal.

11. Monastery of the
Jerónimos and Tower of
Belém
Standing at the entrance to Lisbon harbor, those
two monuments exemplifies the Portuguese art at
its best, showing us the Manuelino style.
They were built to commemorate Vasco da
Gama's expedition. They’re a reminder of the
great maritime discoveries that laid the
foundations of the modern world.
(Monastery of the Jerónimos) (Tower of
Belém)

12. The South
TheSouthisthewarmestregion in ourcountry.
In the Summer, travel to Portugal and you’ll find out why the Algarve
beachesareonesofthebestsin theworld!

13. Garrison Border Town
of Elvas and its
Fortifications
The fortifications of the city of Elvas have their
origins in the Arab period; these were substantially
upgraded during the Christian period up until the
16th century.
Elvas is an outstanding example of a garrison town
and its defense system.

14. Historic Centre Of
Évora
This museum-city, reached its golden age in the
15th century, when it became the residence of the
Portuguese kings.
The Temple of Diana in the center of the Centre of
Évora take us to the ancient Roman times before
Christ. The whitewashed houses around it are
decorated with tiles which color is white and blue.
(Temple of
Diana)

15. The Islands
In those two archipelagos, Madeira and
Açores, you’ll find landscapes that you had
never seen before!
Enjoy!

16. The Laurisilva Of
Madeira
The Laurisilva of Madeira take us to a magical place,
where the landscapes are breathtaking!
This Portuguese Symbol it’s the only Portuguese
natural marvel considered world heritage.
This forest contains an unique suite of animals and
plants.

17. The Pico Island landscape reflects a unique
response to viticulture on a small volcanic island.
Landscape of the Pico
Island Vineyard Culture
.The extraordinarily beautiful man-made landscape
is testimony to generations of farmers who, in a
hostile environment, created a sustainable living and
much-prized wine.

18. THANK YOU.
Many people don’t know their country. So,
we decided to give a hand.
This project isn’t only for our partners
from other countries to know a little bit
more of Portugal, but, it’s for our
Portuguese partners too, to become
aware of the things which are in the world
history. A little bit of culture doesn’t hurt
anyone.
Once more, Thank You.
See you soon,
Sweet Chocolate