The Islamic Art Center opened in 2001 and represents the culmination of many years of work not only in archaeological interventions but also in the treatment and study of materials from the Islamic period. The collection, dating from the 9th to 13th centuries, comprises architectural elements, funerary epigraphy, ceramics, metals (copper and copper alloys, iron, and lead), worked bone (including artifacts directly related to weaving and glass objects).

Opened in 2006, this museum aims to promote and publicize the region's famous cheese, as well as the shepherds/farmers. Here you can learn about the area dedicated to the artisanal production of this renowned product, as well as find information about the Cheese Route. If you wish, the museum also organizes visits to an artisanal cheese factory and allows participation in the sowing/planting of crops, according to the agricultural calendar.

The Sanctuary of São Bento das Pêras, located atop the hill of the same name, at an altitude of 410 meters, is a pilgrimage site for thousands of believers. The religious festival honoring this patron saint of Vizela takes place on July 11th, with a procession and an open-air mass. It is a pleasant gathering place for the masses. Some also visit the site simply to enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of the Vizela River valley.

Built in the 18th century, with designs by Nicolau Nasoni, the Casa de Mateus is a landmark of Portuguese Baroque. The chapel, on the other hand, was designed by the master José Álvaro Rego. Established in 1970 by D. Francisco de Sousa Botelho de Albuquerque, its objectives are the preservation of the house, the study of its archives, and the promotion of cultural, scientific, and educational activities. The activities developed by this foundation are mainly linked to literature and music. The gardens found here are extremely well-preserved and of rare beauty. In the museum itself, you can see 2000 parchments …

In one of the highest parts of the Francisco Gomes Square, where there's a garden with a view to a small marina, one can find the Arco da Vila (Village Archway), which is the entrance to the old Faro inside the medieval walls. Above the walls, one can see the small chapel of Our Lady of the Ó. Following the Município Street one reaches a nicely proportioned square where the see is to be found. It's worth to look attentively at the Bishop's Court with its rooftops shaped like scissors. As you stroll along the streets by the walls, you …

This isolated finding was discovered incidentally, in April 1961, by a farmer. The pieces were saved by the parish priest of the parish and later transferred to the municipality of Montalegre, where currently. Lug axe features a double, a double ring wrench and signs of use. Weighs 965 grams and measuring 24.2 cm. The two spearheads have a hole for the cable, a vein protruding enough on the blade and measure 146 mm and 144 mm and weighs 68 and 62 grams, respectively. The instrument with "way to fork" seems to be one piece in Portugal, showing a flat part …

Located in one of the most famous streets of town, in the heart of the Historic Center of Ponte de Lima, this brewery with a relaxed atmosphere has its own personality due to the collection of international and national icons that occupy the space, such as Che Guevara or the Portuguese musician Zeca Afonso. On party nights, the entire street becomes a kind of open-air disco, where bars serve drinks and music comes from everywhere.

Opened in December, 19th, 1941, the Coliseu is the biggest playhouse in the north region of the country, with 3000 seats. It has been welcoming great show names, from Bob Dylan, Caetano Veloso, Amália Rodrigues, to the big orchestras, such as the Munich Band, Paris Band and to the great opera singers such as José Carreras and Monserrat. It presents several cultural events, from which we point out the musical and dancing shows.

The botanical garden O Chão das Artes is located in the surroundings of Casa da Cerca, one of the main cultural centers in Almada. When walking through the outcropped garden, it is possible to enjoy the magnificent views that the various viewpoints provide. In addition to the themed gardens - Pomar das Gomas, Jardim das Telas or Jardim dos Pintores - there is also a Greenhouse, which frequently hosts exhibitions, and an open-air amphitheater.

In this garden, besides trees and bushes, there’s an archaeological nucleus where one may see part of the primitive pillory of Funchal (beginning of the XVI century), tombstones and an ancient coat of arms of the city. One of the main attractions pf this garden is the collection of exotic orchids. In the centre there are also two Manueline windows from the XVI century. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10h to 12h30 and from 14h to 18h.