Located in the historic area of Castelo Branco, this museum dedicated to the work and life of the artist Manuel Cargaleiro includes two buildings that complement each other. One is Solar dos Cavaleiros, an 18th-century palace, and the other is a contemporary building, inaugurated in 2005. Visitors can appreciate a remarkable set of works part of the Manuel Cargaleiro Foundation collection, which includes works ranging from painting to ceramics, including sculpture, tiles and tapestry.

Hotel moderno, de 4 estrelas, situado no alto de uma colina, com vista privilegiada para a cidade. Oferece 103 quartos e 1 suite. A decoração é simples e muito cómoda, mas o maior destaque vai para as varandas, que permitem apreciar a serra da Estrela na linha do horizonte. O hotel dispõe de health club com piscina interior aquecida, sauna, banho turco e hidromassagem, dois campos de squash, três de ténis e 6 salas de conferências. Nas noites de inverno, aproveite para pôr a conversa ou a leitura em dia junto à enorme lareira da sala de estar. Daqui pode …

Much sought after by tourists, what remains of the Albicastrense Castle rises in an area overlooking the city. It was built by the Templars in the Middle Ages, this despite the traces of human presence in that area in pre- and proto-history, having been surrounded by a line of walls and towers. In the precinct of the fortress, in the citadel, were the Church of Santa Maria do Castelo and the Palácio dos Alcaides. This fortification was part of a defensive system that bordered the Tagus River.

This project by the Catalan architect Josep Lluis Mateo stands out in the city center landscape for its innovative architecture. It is a hollow building, clad in metal and wood, with four floors. In addition to the exhibition spaces, it has a synthetic ice skating rink and an auditorium with 275 seats, equipped with a high-quality acoustic system, without the use of amplification systems.

In the heart of the historic area, stands the imposing Torre do Relógio, unavoidable in the landscape of Castelo Branco, as it is visible from the most diverse locations. Its creation is related to the expansion process of the city and the enlargement of the limits of the walls, since it was created where there was an old tower of the outer wall, adapted for its current functions in the 19th century. Its characteristic hourly chimes are heard by residents and visitors alike.

In a city that usually faces very hot and dry summers, the Piscina Praia, and its four thousand square meters of water, quickly became a reference leisure space in the region. In the warmer months, vacationers can enjoy hydrogymnastics, aqua zumba and recreational and educational activities for children, in addition to being able to relax in the large grassy area. It has changing rooms for a thousand people and 750 parking spaces.

It had profound refurbishment works under the Polis programme, and it is located right in front of Jardim do Paço and is another popular leisure spot. As part of this rworks, the space, which was once a farm with gardens, has given place to a very pleasant park with a large green area and in which water takes on a prominent place. However, some elements have been preserved, such as the pergola, a mass of cedars, the Mata dos Loureiros or the Porta de Roma.

It is classified as a National Monument and occupies a prominent place in the square with the same name. It is a fine example of Manueline religious architecture, rich in details, having been built in the 16th century. Carved in granite, it rests on an octagonal base decorated with plant elements, while the shaft is spiraled with a ring, decorated with a rope and stylized plants. The cross has Jesus Christ crucified.

In the vicinity of Castelo Branco, in a high place of great natural beauty, stands a hill of quartzite formation, with strong endogenous vegetation and from where you can contemplate beautiful panoramic views over the Tagus Valley and the city. At the base and on the hill there are traces of the Roman presence in the region, as well as marks of a prehistoric past. Proença Júnior was the first archaeologist to be interested in this place, having found in 1903 three inscribed stelae from the Bronze Age.

The Church of São Miguel, which was elevated to the rank of Cathedral in 1956, is located in an area where, since 1213, there are traces of a temple, which would have belonged to the Templars. It was rebuilt in the Renaissance style in the 17th century, although elements from the various construction stages are visible, such as the 16th-century transept, the 17th-century altarpieces or the 18th-century chancel. It has only one nave, separated from the chancel by a Renaissance arch, and the façade has few ornaments.