Alto Douro Wine Region World Heritage Site

Official name

Alto Douro Wine Region | UNESCO

Country

Portugal | Map

Continent

Europe

Location

Douro Region, Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
41.1016° Lat, -7.7988° Lon | Map

Code

1046

Time Zone

Europe/Lisbon (WET, +0000)

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Category

Cultural

Description

Inscribed 2001. Wine has been produced by traditional landholders in the Alto Douro region for some 2,000 years. Since the 18th century, its main product, port wine, has been world famous for its quality. This long tradition of viticulture has produced a cultural landscape of outstanding beauty that reflects its technological, social and economic evolution.