It is believed that this place has been inhabited since prehistoric times, as indicated by numerous findings. The first fortification would date from the reign of Dom Afonso III, although the most likely date is from the 15th century. During the reign of King João II and/or King Manuel I, the medieval castle and the Torre da Roqueta were rebuilt. In 1700 and 1799, during the reign of Philip II, it underwent further repairs and reconstructions. Attesting to these works, a rococo royal coat of arms stands out over one of the main doors.

This is the first funicular of the Iberian Peninsula, built in 1882 by the Swiss engineer Nikolaus Riggenbach. This lift utilizes the water balance system, being one of only seven existing in Portugal and the oldest in the world. You can take advantage of to climb up to the sanctuary of Bom Jesus in this elevator, avoiding climbing its huge staircase.

This temple dated from the 12th century is considered one of the most important Romanic monuments due to its sculptures abundance. The church stands out, especially due to its doorway with five decorated archivolts. The capitals, the shafts and the tympanum are equally decorated with a vast diversity of motifs with a strong symbolism.

The changes made by the architect Souto Moura at the former Alfândega (customs) building gave the place another aspect. This exhibition aims to allow the public to know, generally, the communication and transports contribute in these days. One of the big attractions of this museum is the permanent exhibition: “O automóvel no espaço e no tempo” (history of the car).

Temple interior with three ships. The body of the Church is covered with a tiled Ashlar seventeenth century carpet type. In a chapel and in the sacristy there are tiles from the 17th century.

The chancel is lined with 18th-century tiles illustrating scenes from the life of St. John the Baptist. Has an 18th century altarpiece and preserves 1468 panels and some ancient carvings.

Chapel built in the 18th century, which presents, in its interior, a set of stucco work lining the walls and the vault. The ashlars of tiles of the late 18th century and an image of the Virgin with child.

This temple was reconstructed on the 16th century presenting a on the main façade a doorway with manueline and renaissance decoration topped by a royal escutcheon. The inside has three naves and the central nave roof is with a wooden tunnel vault and the lateral ones are crossed. It stands out the coverage from the 16th, 17th, 18th centuries glazed tiles and a fifteen hundreds grave.