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Cultural Centers in Chaves
MACNA - Museu de Arte Contemporânea Nadir Afonso
- heritage
Avenida 5 de Outubro, 10
5400-017, Chaves
Opened in 2016, it is located on the right bank of the Tâmega River, next to the São Roque Bridge. It is a cultural space, with several areas, temporary and permanent exhibition halls, auditorium, archive, library and shop. A space with exceptional, modern and unique features, to honor the genius of the flaviense painter Nadir Afonso.
Museu da Região Flaviense
- heritage
Praça de Camões - Paço dos Duques de Bragança
5400-517, Chaves
This museum offers its visitors a wide collection, from objects dating back to the 3rd century bC to the Roman days. A special note to the collections related to the Roman World, one of the most important and complete collections in this area.
Casino de Chaves
- leisure
Lugar do Extremo - Valdanta
5400-001, Chaves
In operation since 2008, the Casino de Chaves is a modern building, with machines and game rooms. Its main attractions are the more than 300 slot machines, the mixed room with machines and games, the black-jack, American roulette and several kinds of poker games. It also has three bars, two restaurants and a room where you can dine and watch a show at the same time. In the same building is the modern Hotel Casino de Chaves.
Museu da Região Flaviense - Núcleo da História Militar
- heritage
Torre de Menagem do Castelo de Chaves - Praça de Camões, 14
5400-309, Chaves
This museum, located in the Castle of Chaves, exhibits several military artefacts, such as weapons, uniforms and military plans. It is possible to climb to the top of the castle where one will enjoy magnificent views of the city.
Cine-Teatro Bento Martins
- art
Largo do Monumento - Edifício Nova York
5400-409, Chaves
A space that welcomes several cultural performances.
Teatro Experimental Flaviense
- art
Largo Monumento aos Combatentes da Grande Guerra
5400-409, Chaves
A space that promotoes several activities, mostly theatre.
Biblioteca Municipal de Chaves
- heritage
Largo General Silveira
5400-516, Chaves
A library with a wide documents collection. It has three rooms, one for children and teenagers, another for adults and yet another where the books and oldest documents are kept.
Museu Etnográfico de Vilarelho da Raia
- heritage
Rua dos Arcos
5400, Vilarelho da Raia
This museum features local ethnographic works and recreates some of the old daily atmospheres.
Museu de Arte Sacra da Região Flaviense
- heritage
Rua da Ordem Terceira
5400-136, Chaves
A museum that features a valuable and interesting collection of religious art.