The conceptual convergence of the notions of landscape and heritage, conveyed by the international normative
documents, assumes them as an historical construction resulting from the interaction between society and
Nature. In the Douro Valley, the presence of a significant number of landscapes (urban, rural and natural) of
interest and of international value turns it into an authentic heritage corridor. The sustainability and resilience of
this cultural landscape imply its acceptance as an inheritance received and to be passed on to future generations,
through the perpetuation of its cultural identity