The Jerónimos Monastery of Belém, one of the great monuments of Portugal, classified as a World Heritage Site.
The classification of heritage in Portugal is regulated by protection figures defined by the Architectural and Archaeological Heritage Management Institute (abbreviated IGESPAR), which takes into account its historical, cultural, aesthetic, social, technical and scientific values. Taking into account these figures, a patrimonial work can be classified as a national monument, public interest building or building of municipal interest.
Classification figures National MonumentRegulates the built heritage representative and of interest for the entire Portuguese territory. Real estate owned by individuals can qualify for this category provided that their loss or degradation constitutes an irreparable loss to the culture of the whole of the State. The category is unique and is abbreviated MN. Property of public interest
Classification that covers real estate of national interest in which case the designation of a national monument would mean the deployment of disproportionate legal resources for its conservation. This classification can be chosen for high-value movable assets whose exit from the national territory would significantly reduce the cultural heritage of Portugal. The subcategories are the following: Property of municipal interest
Goods whose values respond to predominant cultural meanings of a single municipality. The inclusion of movable objects in this classification is only possible with the consent of their respective owners. The subcategories are the following:
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