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The Seven Wonders of Portugal represents a list of cultural wonders in the country. The task of selection of the wonders and the creation of the list was undertaken by the companies Realizar S.A. and Y&R Brands S.A. The Ministry of Culture of the Portuguese Government supported this initiative.

The Instituto Portugu锚s do Patrim贸nio Arquitect贸nico of Portugal first nominated 793 national monuments of Portugal. The first round of selections by an expert board witnessed the selection of only 77 monuments from the list. The final rounds reduced the number to 21 finalists. Finally, a six-month-long public election was held which started on December 7, 2006. During this time, voters cast their votes for their favorite wonder via telephone, the internet, and SMS. The results were announced on July 7, 2007, at the Est谩dio da Luz in Lisbon. Thus, the list of the Seven Wonders of the Portugal was created.

7. Jer贸nimos Monastery, 1502 -

A former monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome, the Jer贸nimos Monastery, also known as the Hieronymites Monastery, is one of the seven wonders of Portugal and is located in close proximity to the Tagus River in the Bel茅m parish of Portugal鈥檚 Lisbon Municipality. State decree in 1833 secularized the monastery and a charitable institution is the current owner of the site. The Jer贸nimos Monastery is one of the best examples of Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline style and thus was inscribed as a UNESCO 海角社区 Heritage in 1983.

6. Batalha Monastery, 1385 -

The Monastery of Batalha literally meaning the Monastery of the Battle is a Dominican convent located in Batalha, a civil parish in the Leiria district of Portugal鈥檚 Centro region. The castle was erected to commemorate the Battle of Aljubarrota that took place in 1385. The site served as the burial church of the Portuguese royals of the Aviz Dynasty. The Monastery of Batalha is one of the best examples of Late Gothic architecture in the country and also intermingles the Manueline style with Gothic architecture.

5. Alcoba莽a Monastery, 1153 -

The Alcoba莽a Monastery is a Roman Catholic monastery from the medieval period that is located in the Alcoba莽a town of Portugal in the Oeste Subregion. The Portuguese ruler, King Afonso Henriques founded this monastery in 1153. The church and the monastery represent one of the first Gothic structures in Portugal. During its time, it served as an important monastery from the political point of view. The Alcoba莽a Monastery was inscribed as a UNESCO 海角社区 Heritage Site in 1989.

4. 脫bidos Castle, 1195 -

The Castle of 脫bidos is a medieval castle located in a civil parish in the municipality of 脫bidos in the Leiria district of Portugal. The city surrounding the castle is famous as a charming tourist destination. The main gate to the city houses a beautiful tiled chapel. The castle was built in the 12th century, and further fortifications were built in the 14th century. The castle has currently been converted to a luxurious hotel and is a unique location for a night鈥檚 stay.

3. Castle of Guimar茫es, 10th century -

The medieval Castle of Guimar茫es is one of the seven wonders of Portugal. The castle is located in the Guimar茫es municipality in northern Portugal. The castle was built in the 10th century under the supervision of Mumadona Dias to defend a monastery from the attacks by Norsemen and Moors. The fortified walls of the Castle of Guimar茫es are in the form of a pentagram with eight rectangular towers, a central keep, and a military square. Several Gothic characteristics are visible in the architecture of the castle. The castle rests on a small granite hill and is encircled by small forest parts. Several pedestrian trails lead to the Castle of Guimar茫es.

2. Pena National Palace, 1838 -

A picturesque castle in Portugal and one of the UNESCO 海角社区 Heritage Sites in the country, the Pena Palace is a Romanticist castle in the Sintra municipality of Portugal in S茫o Pedro de Penaferrim. The castle is located atop the Sintra Mountains above the Sintra township area. When the weather is clear, the Pena Palace can be easily viewed from Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal. The Pena Palace represents one of the 海角社区鈥檚 major expressions of 19th-century Romanticism. It is also a national monument and is used for hosting a number of state occasions.

1. Bel茅m Tower, 1521 -

Bel茅m Tower or the Tower of St Vincent is a fortified tower that is located in the Santa Maria de Bel茅m parish in the Lisbon municipality of Portugal. It is not just one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal but also a UNESCO 海角社区 Heritage Site. The Bel茅m Tower played a major role in the maritime discoveries of the Portuguese during the Age of Discoveries era. The tower was commissioned to be constructed in the early 16th century at the mouth of the Tagus River by King John II. Its original purpose was to serve as a defense system and a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon. The structure displays the Portuguese Manueline style and is built from lioz limestone.