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Cultural Centers in Alcácer do Sal
Museu Municipal Pedro Nunes
- heritage
Rua do Município - Praça Pedro Nunes
7580, Alcácer do Sal
Founded at the end of the last century, it displays archaeological collections from the municipality of Alcácer do Sal, from prehistory to the present day. The exhibited objects from the Iron Age and the Roman period are particularly noteworthy.
Museu do Arroz
- heritage
Herdade da Comporta
7580-610, Alcácer do Sal
The museum space operates in the building of the former rice husking factory, located between the floodplain and the mangrove swamp. On the ground floor, in the boiler room, a film produced with former workers linked to rice production is shown, and tools are on display. On the other floors are the machinery, such as silos, bagging wheels, rice storage facilities, and rice gauges. On the top floor, there is a room where photographs are exhibited and which is also a space for artistic events, such as exhibitions or shows.
Cripta Arqueológica do Castelo de Alcácer do Sal
- heritage
Rua do Convento de Aracoelli, 12
7580-131, Alcácer do Sal
Considered the largest archaeological crypt in the country, it is located beneath the Castle of Alcácer do Sal, now transformed into the Pousada D. Afonso II. It presents traces of the Iron Age dating from the 6th century BC, as well as structures from the Roman period and the Islamic occupation, covering a considerable area. Medieval walls from the post-Reconquista Christian era were also found, based partially on Roman walls which, in turn, overlap older pre-existing structures dating from the Iron Age.
Museu Etnográfico do Torrão
- heritage
Rua das Torres
7595-124, Torrão
An old olive oil press, restored using traditional techniques and materials, has now been adapted into a museum. It is dedicated to the bread-making cycle, from sowing to baking. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the MET hosts temporary exhibitions.
Teatro Pedro Nunes
- art
Largo Almoxarife
7580, Alcácer do Sal (Santa Maria do Castelo)
A theatre with 400 seats. It has a 35 mm projector.
Biblioteca Municipal de Alcácer do Sal
- heritage
Rua Ruy Salema, 23
7580-113, Alcácer do Sal (Santa Maria do Castelo)
A space where one can easily accede information, read books and use the new technologies.
Biblioteca Municipal de Alcácer do Sal - Pólo do Torrão
- heritage
Praça Bernardim Ribeiro, 2
7595-044, Torrão
A space where one can easily accede to information, read books and use the new technologies.
Coreto do Torrão
- art
Largo de São Francisco (EN 383)
7580, Torrão
This space is used in the parish's celebrations by bands and folk groups.
Coreto de Alcácer do Sal
- art
Avenida dos Aviadores (EN 253)
7580, Alcácer do Sal (Santiago)
A bandstand located in a rather lively square. This space is used for the parish's celebrations with performances by bands and folk groups.
Praça de Touros João Branco Núncio
- heritage
Alcácer do Sal
7580, Alcácer do Sal (Santiago)
Stage of bullfighting and centrepieces with around 4500 places, the Bullring of Alcácer is classified as private first class. João Branco Núncio, son of Earth, gives its name to this place of worship and tradition. There are two races of bulls that are held captive, one in June, at the time of the fair Pimel and another in early October, at the New Fair of Alcácer.