# Portugal 7 Wonders contest: Regional finalists announced > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/portugal-new-7-wonders-heritage-contest > Updated: 2026-08-12T10:05:19.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 12. The “New 7 Wonders of Portugal” competition is advancing through regional stages following the selection of 147 finalists from 629 national nominations. The contest, which celebrates its 20th anniversary, focuses on architectural and historical monuments rather than natural landmarks. Regional updates include: • Santarém: The Cathedral of Santarém, Municipal Market, and Palace of Justice moved forward following an announcement at the National Palace of Queluz. • Alentejo and Ribatejo: Fourteen finalists, including the castles of Marvão and Monsaraz and the Alqueva Dam, were presented during a semi-final in Marvão. • Centre: The Palace Hotel da Curia and Museu do Azeite advanced as regional finalists. The Centum Cellas monument in Belmonte has entered a decisive phase in the “History – Historical Interest” category, with voting occurring between August 8 and August 15. A regional final is scheduled for August 15 at the Parque das Termas da Curia in Anadia to select seven sites for the national semi-finals. In the 20th Century category, the Palace Hotel da Curia is competing against the Museu Arte Nova de Aveiro. • Trás-os-Montes: Three sites have secured places in the national semi-finals: Picote – Moderno Escondido in Miranda do Douro (20th Century category), the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Graça in Mondim de Basto (Religion category), and Casa de Mateus in Vila Real (Tourism category). The “Moderno Escondido” complex, designed by architects João Archer, Nunes de Almeida, and Rogério Ramos, includes the Picote Dam. • Setúbal: Castelo de Palmela was selected as a leading finalist in the castle category. • Algarve: Seven sites were selected for the national semi-final: Castelo de Aljezur, Marina de Portimão, Ribat da Arrifana, Igreja da Misericórdia de Tavira, Mercados de Olhão, Portimão Arena, and Palácio de Estoi. • Madeira: A regional final was broadcast from Funchal, featuring 21 heritage candidates. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-12: Novas 7 Maravilhas de Portugal advances to regional and national stages The ‘Novas 7 Maravilhas de Portugal’ competition moves toward national semi-finals, featuring sites like the Palace Hotel da Curia and Picote’s ‘Moderno Escondido’ architectural complex. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/novas-7-maravilhas-de-portugal-advances-to-regional-and-national-stages ### 2026-08-09: Portuguese monuments advance in Novas 7 Maravilhas competition Various Portuguese landmarks, including Centum Cellas and Casa de Mateus, have advanced to the semi-finals of the Novas 7 Maravilhas de Portugal competition. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-monuments-advance-in-novas-7-maravilhas-competition ### 2026-07-29: Algarve landmarks selected for Portugal's new Seven Wonders competition Four Algarve sites—Aljezur Castle, Marina de Portimão, Ribat da Arrifana, and the Church of Santa Maria do Castelo—are finalists in Portugal's revived New Seven Wonders contest, aiming to showcase the region’s歷 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algarve-landmarks-selected-for-portugals-new-seven-wonders-competition ### 2026-07-27: Algarve selects seven heritage sites for Portugal's New 7 Wonders semi‑final Algarve’s seven heritage sites – including Castelo de Aljezur and Marina de Portimão – were chosen by public vote to advance to the national semi‑final of Portugal’s New 7 Wonders competition. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algarve-selects-seven-heritage-sites-for-portugals-new-7-wonders-semifinal ### 2026-07-23: Guadiana International Bridge seeks nomination as a New 7 Wonders of Portugal The Guadiana International Bridge linking Portugal and Spain is a finalist for the New 7 Wonders of Portugal in the “Grandes Obras” category, with voting on 25 July. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guadiana-international-bridge-seeks-nomination-as-a-new-7-wonders-of-portugal ### 2026-07-16: Madeira holds New 7 Wonders final, Azores launches youth food‑media project Madeira aired the regional final of Portugal's New 7 Wonders competition, while the Azores launched a youth food‑media project involving children as mini‑reporters and puppeteers. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madeira-holds-new-7-wonders-final-azores-launches-youth-foodmedia-project ### 2026-07-11: Portugal's New 7 Wonders Finalists: Palace Hotel da Curia and Museu do Azeite advance Palace Hotel da Curia and Museu do Azeite have qualified for the regional finals of Portugal's New 7 Wonders competition, representing 20th‑century and 21st‑century architecture categories respectively. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portugals-new-7-wonders-finalists-palace-hotel-da-curia-and-museu-do-azeite-advance ### 2026-07-03: Castelo de Palmela Named Finalist for Portugal’s 7 Wonders Competition Castelo de Palmela won the top spot in the castle category of Portugal’s 7 Wonders contest, earning a place in the final broadcast in Setúbal. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/castelo-de-palmela-named-finalist-for-portugals-7-wonders-competition ### 2026-06-29: Algarve landmarks shortlisted for New 7 Wonders while Vilalara Hotel clinches top beach award Algarve's heritage sites were shortlisted for the New 7 Wonders competition, and Vilalara Grand Hotel won Best Beach Hotel at the Portugal Travel Awards. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algarve-landmarks-shortlisted-for-new-7-wonders-while-vilalara-hotel-clinches-top-beach-award ### 2026-06-19: Portugal's New 7 Wonders Contest Features Alentejo, Ribatejo Heritage Portugal approves a €229k street upgrade in Reguengos de Monsaraz and launches the regional final of the New 7 Wonders contest, featuring 14 Alentejo and Ribatejo heritage sites across multiple categories. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portugals-new-7-wonders-contest-features-alentejo-ribatejo-heritage ### 2026-06-12: Tavira's Churches Advance in New 7 Wonders of Portugal Contest Tavira’s Igreja da Misericórdia and Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo are the only Algarve entries in the New 7 Wonders of Portugal religion category, with public voting open ahead of a regional semi‑final on 27 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taviras-churches-advance-in-new-7-wonders-of-portugal-contest ### 2026-06-01: Portugal Announces 147 Finalist Sites in New 7 Wonders Heritage Contest Portugal's New 7 Wonders contest named 147 heritage finalists, including three from Santarém, as public voting begins ahead of June 13 semifinals. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portugal-announces-147-finalist-sites-in-new-7-wonders-heritage-contest --- Cite as: Portugal 7 Wonders contest: Regional finalists announced. 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