Claim: The Classification of Built Heritage in Portugal, which are deemed to be of sufficient historical value, include various heritage sites classified as National, Municipal, and Public Interest.
Evidence: The Classification of Built Heritage in Portugal corresponds to a group or independent Portuguese archeological civic, military and religious cultural properties deemed to be of sufficient historical value by the Direção-Geral do Património Cultural for protection and conservation. Owing to their relative value, the properties can obtain one of several classifications, that include: National Monuments, Properties of Public Interest or Properties of Municipal Interest.