Town of Marvao and the craggy mountain on which it is located

Town of Marvao and the craggy mountain on which it is located is part of the Tentative List in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.

Click here for a short description of the site, as delivered by the State Party

Year	Decision	Comments
2006	Requested by State Party to not be examined at WHC session	Withdrawn at request of Portugal
2000	Tentative list	Submitted as tentative site by State Party

Reviews

Daniel C (Portugal):

Marvão is a unique and beautiful small town near the portuguese border. It's located on the top of a tall hill from where we can have a breathtaking view over its surroundings. The whole town is surrounded by strong walls and ramparts. In its interior, all the streets are virtually unchanged since medieval times, and we can see lots of gothic architecture in its houses and façades. The castle is probably the town's highlight: a huge fortress with a moorish cistern and great views over the town itself and the surroundings. It's well worth a visit and it's a unique site in Portugal, and I guess that there are not many places like this in the world!

Date posted: July 2011

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