Portugal’s historical sites trace the arc of a nation shaped by empires, seafaring ambition, and centuries of cultural exchange. In Conímbriga, Roman mosaics still whisper of empire. The hilltop castles of the Reconquista stand as sentinels over the land they once defended. In Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage city, cobbled streets wind past medieval walls and Roman temples. In Lisbon, the Jerónimos Monastery rises in intricate stonework, a monument to the Age of Discovery. These places are more than remnants of the past—they are touchstones of a living history, still shaping Portugal’s spirit today.
