Heritage

Regarding the heritage, the gardens and the Palace of the Marquis of Pombal, classified as a national monument is an example of the valuable heritage of the eighteenth century, whose project is by Carlos Mardel, famous Hungarian architect who had a privileged role in the Pombaline reconstruction of Lisbon, after the earthquake of 1755. Quinta Real de Caxias and  the Fort of São Julião da Barra, are local tourist reference as well.  The Manuel de Brito Art Centre (CAMB), inserted in the Palácio Anjos, in Algés, houses a valuable collection of Portuguese contemporary art, that deserves your visit.
On the other hand, the Palace of Egypt, 18th-century building converted into a Cultural Center, holds an exhibition space with regular programming and featured a tearoom, a restaurant and a bar and even a municipal bookstore where you can find various thematic publications edited by the local authority.  Outdoor attractions such as Parque dos Poetas, space that honors the great poets and poetry, or the national Gunpowder factory of Barcarena, a vast area devoted to memory (Museum of black powder), to education (Atlantic University), and the contact with nature, are examples of harmony between knowledge, culture and leisure. The Riverside waterfront offers natural conditions prone to summer activities, especially “Praia da Torre” and Santo Amaro de Oeiras beach. You can also find the Ocean Pool, a reference in the region because it is a large swimming pool with salt water, with quality support structures and a privileged view of the Tagus River.