Memorial Sites in Portugal
Places of remembrance for the Estado Novo dictatorship, political prisoners and the resistance – such as the Aljube Museum in Lisbon and the Peniche Fortress – with exhibitions and educational programs.
Lisbon District (4)
Leiria District (3)
Guarda District (1)
Porto District (1)
Santarém District (1)
Viseu District (1)
Memorial Sites in Portugal: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 11 memorial sites in Portugal, spread across 6 districts and 10 towns and cities. Most of them are in Lisbon District (4), Leiria District (3), and Guarda District (1).
At the city level, Lisbon (2), Alcobaça (1), and Alenquer (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several memorial sites in a single day.
3 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, and the middle half charge between €10 and €15.
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 memorial sites in Portugal
The best-known memorial sites in Portugal
Mosteiro da BatalhaCastles & Palaces · Batalha
Mosteiro de AlcobaçaCastles & Palaces · Alcobaça
Convento de CristoCastles & Palaces · Tomar
Panteão NacionalHistory · Lisbon
Museu do Aljube – Resistência e LiberdadeMemorial · Lisbon- Museu do Holocausto do PortoMemorial · Porto
Espaço Memória dos ExíliosHistory · Cascais
Museu Aristides de Sousa Mendes – Casa do PassalPeople · Carregal do Sal
Museu Nacional Resistência e LiberdadeMemorial · Peniche
Memorial Vilar Formoso – Fronteira da PazMemorial · Almeida
Memorial sites in Portugal with free admission
Wheelchair-accessible memorial sites in Portugal
By district
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many memorial sites are there in Portugal?
Our directory currently lists 11 memorial sites in Portugal across 10 towns and cities.
What are the best-known memorial sites in Portugal?
Some of the best known are Mosteiro da Batalha, Mosteiro de Alcobaça, Convento de Cristo, Panteão Nacional, and Museu do Aljube – Resistência e Liberdade.
Which memorial sites in Portugal offer free admission?
3 museums are free to visit – for example Museu do Holocausto do Porto, Espaço Memória dos Exílios, and Museu de Damião de Góis e das Vítimas da Inquisição.
Which memorial sites in Portugal are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 3 are open, such as Mosteiro da Batalha, Mosteiro de Alcobaça, and Convento de Cristo.
Which memorial sites in Portugal are wheelchair accessible?
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Museu do Aljube – Resistência e Liberdade, Espaço Memória dos Exílios, and Museu de Damião de Góis e das Vítimas da Inquisição. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit memorial sites in Portugal?
A regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, with prices ranging from €4 to €15. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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