Date of Inscription: 2001
Criteria: (iii)(iv)(v)
Property : 24600.0000 ha
Buffer zone: 225400.0000 ha
Douro Region, Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
N41 06 06 W7 47 56
Ref: 1046
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.
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1046
Thanks again to Emanuel from Portugal!
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