Like any country in Europe, Portugal has its own rich culture and heritage, as well as beautiful tourist spots to boast of. It is famous for its beautiful cities and picturesque landscapes. So if you are inclined to travel to Portugal, here are the ten wonderful and beautiful places that you should never miss.

1.) The Gulbenkian Museum

If you like history and culture, then this museum located in Lisbon is for you. There are many ancient Egyptian artifacts here, as well as paintings by famous artists. The museum garden alone is enough to captivate the amazement of tourists.

2.) Castle of St. George

This castle is also located in Lisbon. Once you reach the hill where the castle is located, be prepared for the view of the city and the river below you. You can also visit Alfama on the way.

3.) Trade Square

This is a beautiful square that can also be found in Lisbon and is a must-see in this city. This faces the river, giving a wonderful view of that body of water. What is also good about this place is that it is part of the center of Lisbon, so it is a good place to walk around.

4.) Belem

This is a wonderful neighborhood to visit if you love to see historical monuments and buildings. Here you can see the Torre de Belem and the Cultural Center of Belem. You can also visit here the Royal Palace of Belem, which is now the Presidential Palace of Lisbon.

5.) Chiado

This wonderful historic street in Lisbon offers any visitor a great experience when it comes to shopping, dining and entertainment. Here you can also see and photograph yourself with the statue of Fernando Pessoa. He was a famous modernist poet from Portugal.

6.) April 25 Bridge

If you think San Francisco’s Golden Gate is magnificent, wait until you see this bridge. The man who designed this bridge was the same man who designed the Golden Gate. This bridge connects Lisbon with the Setúbal peninsula.

7.) Christ the King of Portugal

If Rio de Janeiro has the statue of Christ the Redeemer, then Portugal has Cristo Rei. This statue has a height of more than 100 meters and overlooks the Tagus River. Once you reach this statue, be overwhelmed by the magnificent view of the city and the river below.

8.) City of Aveiro

This is the so-called Venice of Portugal because it also has its own canals and bridges through which you can take a leisurely ride on its moliceiros, comparable to the gondolas in Venice. You will be able to see so many beautiful historical buildings in this city like the Aveiro Cathedral, the Municipal Chamber, the Carmelite Church, etc., or you can visit its parks like Parque de Santo Antonio and Parque Infantil Dom Pedro. The city of Aveiro still has much more to offer any visitor, such as surfing and windsurfing on its Costa Nova beach and river, or you can always go shopping at Forum Aveiro or Rua dos Combatientes de Guerra, as well as shopping on Avenida Dr. Lourenço Peixinho.

9.) City of Coimbra

This is another famous tourist spot where you will be able to see the great University of Coimbra. Here you can take leisurely walks through the university’s botanical garden. There is also much to see here, such as the Roman ruins of Conimbriga and the city’s cathedrals.

10.) Evora

In Évora, you must visit the Temple of Diana, an ancient Roman ruin. Here, you will also be able to see the University of Évora, which was once an old convent turned university. You can also take a nice walk in Évora’s park, Jardim Publico.