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The Garden of the Episcopal Palace of Castelo Branco is One of the New 7 Wonders of Portugal
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The Garden of the Episcopal Palace of Castelo Branco is One of the New 7 Wonders of Portugal

SAPO Notícias13 September 2026 at 00:41

The Garden of the Episcopal Palace of Castelo Branco was recently elected as one of the New 7 Wonders of Portugal, in the Tourism category. This distinction represents a historic moment for Castelo Branco and for the entire region. The announcement was made during the grand finale of the contest, which took place at the Palace of Vila, in Sintra. The voting and election of the winners took place on the evening that marked this event of great importance for Portuguese heritage.

Why this matters

This election represents an important recognition of Castelo Branco's cultural and landscape heritage, and may boost local and regional tourism. Residents and businesses in the region potentially benefit from the increase in visitors and the municipality's visibility at the national level.

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