Things to do for Archeology & Heritage

Archeology & Heritage

The Côa Valley Archaeological Park

The goal of the entire complex of the Côa Valley Archaeological Park is to provide its visitors with a singular version of a unique and striking space in the History of human artistic and social evolution. (...)

Archeology & Heritage

Santa Clara-a-Velha Monastery

After 17 years of hard study and recovery work, the Santa Clara a Velha Monastery reopened in 2009 and was included into an interpretive centre (...)

Archeology & Heritage

Ourém

Older than Portugal itself, the medieval village of Ourém is a true precious jewel that will surely catch your eye with its deeply rich historical heritage and unrivalled beauty. Away from the tourism crowds. (...)

Archeology & Heritage

Cava de Viriato

Cava de Viriato, named after the iconic Lusitanian warrior, Viriato, is the greatest enigma of Portuguese archaeology. A perfect octagon, when seen from above. How did this gigantic fortress appear in Viseu? A question that remains unanswered.  (...)

Churches & Monasteries

Leiria Intercultural Dialogue Centre

The creation of Leiria Intercultural Dialogue Centre relies on the preservation and promotion of cultural, architectural and urban legacy. It consisted on the renovation of the Mercy Church – Igreja da Misericórdia – and the Painters’ House – Casa dos (...)

Monuments & Attractions

Tower of the University of Coimbra

Paço das Escolas is dominated by one of the most symbolic structures in Coimbra, its 17th century tower which holds the clock and bells that regulate academic life. It was built in 1537 when the university, which was about to (...)

Cities & Villages

Penamacor, the land of the famous Jew

Among the mediaeval streets which cross the castle area, you will discover traces of the old Penamacor Jewry. (...)

Nature & Outdoors

Foz Côa Valley UNESCO World Heritage

Listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco since 1998, the Foz Côa Valley is considered “the most important open air Palaeolithic rock art site”. (...)

Archeology & Heritage

National Museum of Conímbriga | Roman Ruins and Museum

The streets and the houses with their perfumed and cool patios, the floors paved with polychromatic mosaics and the perfume coming from the baths make us imagine a pompous, almost “imperial”, Conímbriga. (...)

Arts & Culture

Francisco Tavares Proença Júnior Museum

Francisco Tavares Proença Júnior Museum is, without a doubt, an excellent starting point to discover the city and the region of Castelo Branco. (...)

Monuments & Attractions — Tour

UNESCO World Heritage tour of the University of Coimbra

The University of Coimbra is listed as UNESCO World Heritage site since June 2013, following the unanimous decision of the World Heritage Committee, gathered in Phnom Pehn in Cambodia. (...)

Archeology & Heritage

Dinosaurs in Figueira da Foz

A fossil of a 154 million-year-old dinosaur footprint was discovered recently in Figueira da Foz, by mere chance, following earth-moving works on the southern slope of the Boa Viagem Mountain, in Figueira da Foz. (...)