According to legend, it was the birthplace of Viriato, the famous Portuguese leader. It is also the birthplace of Aristides Sousa Mendes, the Portuguese consul in Bordeaux, who saved thousands of Jews during World War II. Remains of importante houses can be seen here. Also, noteworthy are the main church, the chapel of Our Lady of Amparo, Christ the King, the Great Hall of the Theater, the halls of the Philharmonic Society, and the House of Aristides Sousa Mendes. Wrought iron and woodcarvings constitute the region's craftsmanship.

Oliveira do Conde is known for its manors with coats of arms, namely the houses of Ceia and of the Count and the Albergarias Manor, of the 16th century. A special note to the chapels of Our Lady of Miracles and of the Carvalhais, the manuelin pillory, the mother church (National Monument) and the gothic chapel. The craftswork includes tapestries (of the Arroiolos kind) and furniture carvings.