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Cultural Centers in Alcácer do Sal
Museu do Arroz
- heritage
Herdade da Comporta
7580-610, Alcácer do Sal
The museological Space works on building of the former rice hulling factory, situated between the floodplain and Marshland. On level 0 in the boiler room, a film produced with former workers linked to rice production and tools are exposed. The other floors are machinery, such as silos, bagging rice depots, daughters-in-law, dials the type of rice. On the top floor there is a room where is displayed photographs and is also a space for artistic dissemination events, such as exhibitions or shows.
Cripta Arqueológica do Castelo de Alcácer do Sal
- heritage
Rua do Convento de Aracoelli, 12
7580-131, Alcácer do Sal
Regarded as the largest archaeological crypt in the country, lies beneath the Castle of Alcácer salt, transformed into the Pousada d. Afonso II. Shows traces of iron age dating back to the 6th century BC, as well as structures of the Roman period and the Islamic occupation, covering a considerable area. Met also medieval Christian-era walls pós-reconquista, based partly on Roman walls which, in turn, overlap the preexisting structures, dating from the iron age.
Museu Municipal Pedro Nunes
- heritage
Rua do Município - Praça Pedro Nunes
7580, Alcácer do Sal
Founded in the end of the last century, this museum features archaeology collections of the Alcácer do Sal parish, from pre-history to our days. A special not to the iron age and roman age objects.
Museu Etnográfico do Torrão
- heritage
Rua das Torres
7595-124, Torrão
An ancient olive oil press, recovered with traditional techniques and materials, that is currently a museum. Devoted to all the different stages of bread making.
Teatro Pedro Nunes
- art
Largo Almoxarife
7580, Alcácer do Sal (Santa Maria do Castelo)
A theatre with 400 seats. It has a 35 mm projector.
Biblioteca Municipal de Alcácer do Sal
- heritage
Rua Ruy Salema, 23
7580-113, Alcácer do Sal (Santa Maria do Castelo)
A space where one can easily accede information, read books and use the new technologies.
Biblioteca Municipal de Alcácer do Sal - Pólo do Torrão
- heritage
Praça Bernardim Ribeiro, 2
7595-044, Torrão
A space where one can easily accede to information, read books and use the new technologies.
Coreto do Torrão
- art
Largo de São Francisco (EN 383)
7580, Torrão
This space is used in the parish's celebrations by bands and folk groups.
Coreto de Alcácer do Sal
- art
Avenida dos Aviadores (EN 253)
7580, Alcácer do Sal (Santiago)
A bandstand located in a rather lively square. This space is used for the parish's celebrations with performances by bands and folk groups.
Praça de Touros João Branco Núncio
- heritage
Alcácer do Sal
7580, Alcácer do Sal (Santiago)
Stage of bullfighting and centrepieces with around 4500 places, the Bullring of Alcácer is classified as private first class. João Branco Núncio, son of Earth, gives its name to this place of worship and tradition. There are two races of bulls that are held captive, one in June, at the time of the fair Pimel and another in early October, at the New Fair of Alcácer.