This 16th-century building retains its hall-church structure. The church stands out for its large dimensions, the creation of a unified space, and the influence of formal solutions taken from treatises that recall one of the elaborate creations of the Plain Architecture in the south of the country. Inside, some proto-Baroque altars and a set of paintings by André Reinoso deserve special mention. Also, noteworthy are the gilded and polychrome altarpieces, the tile panels, and the statuary. It was rebuilt in 1590 on the site of the original church of Santiago Maior.

A place of great historical interest, located in one of the main squares of the city of Beja. The Manueline arcades give it a unique beauty. These 16th-century galleries are characterized by the constant activity that takes place there.

Of the castle complex, the Keep stands out – almost 40 meters high – dating from the time of King Dinis, made of marble, with a twin window and a machicolated balcony surrounding it. A masterpiece of military architecture, the Tower of Beja has great historical and monumental value. Of the defensive constructions of Roman origin, only the arch of the Porta da Vila (Town Gate) and the arch of the Porta de Évora (Évora Gate) remain. The Porta da Moura (Moorish Gate) is the only vestige of the medieval fortification.

In the city's historic center, noteworthy landmarks include Praça da República, Largo de Santa Maria, Arcos dos Prazeres, Rua Aresta Branco, Rua dos Infantes, Rua do Touro, Rua da Guia, Rua dos Pintores, Rua Manuel de Arriaga, Rua da Ancha, and Rua Abel Viana. Numerous monuments of great architectural and heritage value can be admired here.

The Municipal Theatre - Pax Julia has the largest performance hall in the south of the country. In addition to presenting music, theater and dance performances, it hosts a wide variety of activities: film screenings, conferences, congresses, exhibitions, gatherings, café-concerts, etc. It has a large auditorium, a studio room, a foyer, a spacious cafeteria, technical areas, dressing rooms and various offices.

The museum is housed in the Convent of Our Lady of the Conception, founded in 1459 by the Infantes D. Fernando and D. Brites. Highlights include the 17th-century Portuguese tiles, the 16th-century Sevillian tiles, and the Baroque vault of the Chapter Room. Also, noteworthy are the paintings produced in Portugal, Spain, and Holland between the 15th and 18th centuries, the Roman section, and the collection of large classical capitals from the Forum of the Ancient Pax Julia (Roman Beja).

It has a peculiar location, as it is surrounded by two houses on a street close to the main church and the city center. Built in the 16th century, this chapel, of Manueline religious architecture, is attached to a manor house with internal communication through the upper choir. Its most notable features are the quartered coat of arms, the 16th-century portal, the triumphal arch, and the coffered vault. In 1808, it is believed to have sheltered Junot's troops during the French Invasions.

It is known locally as "praça" (square) and is a building, inaugurated in 1947, that occupies a vast area, very close to the city center. There you can find fresh products such as fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, bread, and food establishments. The headquarters of the Association of Portuguese Wine Municipalities is located in its tower, and on one of its sides there is a very pleasant spot, the Duck Pond.

It is one of the must-see spots in the riverside parish of Valada. Fluvina welcomes small and medium-sized recreational boats and is a pleasant leisure area, from where it is possible to contemplate a beautiful panoramic view over the Tagus River and the floodplain fields. It is also quite popular with fans of water sports and, right next to it, there is a river beach, much appreciated in the warmer months. There is also a picnic area nearby.

It belongs to the parish of Valada and is one of the few fishing villages of Avieiros, who came from the Vieira de Leiria area, that still maintain their characteristics. The writer Alves Redol, known for writing about the Tagus River and its people, was one of the most famous inhabitants of this typical fishing village. The houses are colorful and made of wood, of the stilt house type, supported on pillars, in order to prevent the occurrence of floods, which normally plague this region in winter.