The building, founded in the reign of D. José, in 1771, is also known Cordoaria Nacional, Real Cordoaria da Junqueira, or Real Fábrica da Cordoaria da Junqueira.

The Monastery of Leça do Balio, already existing in the 10th century, was profoundly altered in the 14th century under the direction of Estêvão Vasques Pimentel. From the 16th century, several interventions by Diogo Pires, the “Moço” stand out. The monastery church, restored in 1930, is one of the most important examples of Gothic architecture in Portugal. In this church took place the marriage of King Dom Fernando and Dona Leonor Teles. It was also the first headquarters of the Military Order of the Hospital.

Escultura da autoria de Carlos Henrich (Simpósio Internacional de Escultura em Pedra de Alpalhão 2003).

Time seems to have stopped in this beautiful renaissance garden, located at the Largo de São Domingos de Benfica. The most relevant decorative characteristics of this palace are the stucco and the glazed tiles. The Salad as Batalhas, that evokes the heroic exploits of the Conde da Torre, is in the limelight. The yard gives access to the Chape and Venus Garden and here is also the Casa de Fresco. In front is the Lago Grande (big lake) that accompanies the Galeria dos Reis.

Founded in 1837 it is the most famous house specialized in pastéis de nata (traditional pastry). Open from 8h to 23h.

Opened in November, 18th, 1997, the Forum Lisboa is a cultural space placed in the recovered cinema Roma working also as the permanent headquarters of the Lisbon Municipal Assembly. The cinema Roma, opened in 1957 and inactive since August, 1988, is now remodelled, it has a large playhouse equipped with the most modern screening technologies, sound and image. The Forum Lisboa has an auditorium where several cultural events take place.

Estátua e painel de azulejos da autoria do escultor Fernando Marques.

The former Future Pavilion at the Parque das Nações now shelters the Lisbon Casino. This space has 800 slot-machines and 22 traditional gambling tables as well as shows at the auditorium of the Oceans.

The Parque de Campismo Municipal de Monte Gordo is a destination of excellence for vacationers, since it benefits from the close proximity of the beach of Monte Gordo. You can also take the opportunity to relax in the shade of the trees or walking through the historic centre of Vila Real de Santo António and the Pombaline historic district, just three kilometres away.