The bases of the defensive system were built between the 8th and 13th centuries, during Muslim rule. The primitive Moorish fortification later underwent improvement works after the Christian Reconquest, ordered by King Dom Dinis. Currently, you can still see some parts of the wall, the Arco da Misericórdia and a part of the Alcáçova that maintains its medieval characteristics. Inside the walls, the beautiful garden stands out.

Built in the 19th century, which operated until 1999 as a supply market. Currently, it is a large place with shops and restaurants and where several exhibitions take place.

A monument that is a tribute to the victims of the fall of the Hintze Ribeiro bridge. It is the statue of a golden angel, approximately 10 metres tall. If we go down some stairs by the angel, we will find a small sanctuary with the names of the victims of the fall.

Local apropriado para a consulta de livros e de meios audiovisuais.

A baroque chapel with a longitudinal plan, a high altar and a sacristy on the left side. It is located in a rural area, on a hillside with many trees.

A manor built in the 18th century and composed of three square towers and a chapel. In the main concourse and garden there are three rococo fountains with several statues and a heradldic gate that is also in the rococo style.

Two tombs on the rock. They are spanish-roman tombs.

As the Memorial of the Hermitage, this monument from the 13th century have been a stopping point on the way of transfer of the body of d. Mafalda for the monastery of Arouca. Consists of two horizontal slabs placed at two levels. Are connected by two vertical blocks in the form of funerary stele, with ornate circular trim crosses.

The chapel consists of nave, chancel, belfry, pulpit and Baptistery. There are two altars of the side of the Epistle and the roof of the chancel is painted.

Sanctuary vernacular, built in 1733, dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Guia. Has ship only and chancel with Bell Tower attached to the main façade and the sacristy. In 1984 it was rebuilt and took the pulpit.