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Cabra Preta
- food & drink
Rua de Santa Maria, 13
6000-178, Castelo Branco
Espaço acolhedor a servir bons pratos da gastronomia nacional e regional.
Cine-Teatro Avenida
- leisure
Avenida General Humberto Delgado
6000-081, Castelo Branco
Space that, having being abandoned for some time, suffered remodelling works and has culturally reborn to the city.
Museu Cargaleiro
- heritage
Rua dos Cavaleiros, 23
6000-189, Castelo Branco
Located in the historic area of Castelo Branco, this museum dedicated to the work and life of the artist Manuel Cargaleiro includes two buildings that complement each other. One is Solar dos Cavaleiros, an 18th-century palace, and the other is a contemporary building, inaugurated in 2005. Visitors can appreciate a remarkable set of works part of the Manuel Cargaleiro Foundation collection, which includes works ranging from painting to ceramics, including sculpture, tiles and tapestry.
Meliá Castelo Branco
- hotels
Rua da Piscina
6000-776, Castelo Branco
Hotel moderno, de 4 estrelas, situado no alto de uma colina, com vista privilegiada para a cidade. Oferece 103 quartos e 1 suite. A decoração é simples e muito cómoda, mas o maior destaque vai para as varandas, que permitem apreciar a serra da Estrela na linha do horizonte. O hotel dispõe de health club com piscina interior aquecida, sauna, banho turco e hidromassagem, dois campos de squash, três de ténis e 6 salas de conferências. Nas noites de inverno, aproveite para pôr a conversa ou a leitura em dia junto à enorme lareira da sala de estar. Daqui pode …
Castelo de Castelo Branco
- heritage
Rua do Mercado
6000-108, Castelo Branco
Much sought after by tourists, what remains of the Albicastrense Castle rises in an area overlooking the city. It was built by the Templars in the Middle Ages, this despite the traces of human presence in that area in pre- and proto-history, having been surrounded by a line of walls and towers. In the precinct of the fortress, in the citadel, were the Church of Santa Maria do Castelo and the Palácio dos Alcaides. This fortification was part of a defensive system that bordered the Tagus River.
Centro de Cultura Contemporânea de Castelo Branco
- art
Campo Mártires da Pátria - Rua Cadetes de Toledo
6000-097, Castelo Branco
This project by the Catalan architect Josep Lluis Mateo stands out in the city center landscape for its innovative architecture. It is a hollow building, clad in metal and wood, with four floors. In addition to the exhibition spaces, it has a synthetic ice skating rink and an auditorium with 275 seats, equipped with a high-quality acoustic system, without the use of amplification systems.
Torre do Relógio de Castelo Branco
- heritage
Rua do Relógio
6000-195, Castelo Branco
In the heart of the historic area, stands the imposing Torre do Relógio, unavoidable in the landscape of Castelo Branco, as it is visible from the most diverse locations. Its creation is related to the expansion process of the city and the enlargement of the limits of the walls, since it was created where there was an old tower of the outer wall, adapted for its current functions in the 19th century. Its characteristic hourly chimes are heard by residents and visitors alike.
Piscina Praia de Castelo Branco
- leisure
Parque Urbano - Avenida do Empresário
6000, Castelo Branco
In a city that usually faces very hot and dry summers, the Piscina Praia, and its four thousand square meters of water, quickly became a reference leisure space in the region. In the warmer months, vacationers can enjoy hydrogymnastics, aqua zumba and recreational and educational activities for children, in addition to being able to relax in the large grassy area. It has changing rooms for a thousand people and 750 parking spaces.
Parque da Cidade
- country
- leisure
Rua Bartolomeu da Costa
6000-773, Castelo Branco
It had profound refurbishment works under the Polis programme, and it is located right in front of Jardim do Paço and is another popular leisure spot. As part of this rworks, the space, which was once a farm with gardens, has given place to a very pleasant park with a large green area and in which water takes on a prominent place. However, some elements have been preserved, such as the pergola, a mass of cedars, the Mata dos Loureiros or the Porta de Roma.
Cruzeiro de São João
- heritage
Largo de São João
6000-103, Castelo Branco
It is classified as a National Monument and occupies a prominent place in the square with the same name. It is a fine example of Manueline religious architecture, rich in details, having been built in the 16th century. Carved in granite, it rests on an octagonal base decorated with plant elements, while the shaft is spiraled with a ring, decorated with a rope and stylized plants. The cross has Jesus Christ crucified.