This foundation, that owes its name to the professor and surgeon Bissaya Barreto, relates to a wide rang of subjects, namely culture (House Museum Bissaya Barreto, Portugal dos Pequeninos and Gallery Joaquina Barreto Rosa), education (Superior Institute Bissaya Barreto), formation (Centre of Studies and Formation) and social assistance.

This large cultural space houses the Municipal Library of Coimbra, the Centre of Contemporary Art, the Exploratory Infante D. Henrique and the Theatre Bonifrates.

Multi-purpose space which hosts various cultural and social activities.

This cultural space is located in the old 16th century convent of Our Lady of Piedade. It is a multidisciplinary space, that stages several arts exhibitions, seminars, concerts and shows.

An open air auditorium, located in the Palmela Park, with a capacity for 1000 spectators. Seeveral performances take place here, including concerts by symphonic orchestras, jazz bands, fado nights and theatre performances.

The Quinta da Encosta has judiciously selected works of art, representative of 20TH century Portuguese art, including pieces created by some of the most important artists of this period. The painting collection includes canvases by artists like Júlio Resende, José de Guimarães, Rogério Ribeiro, Julião Sarmento or Álvaro Lapa, among many others.