Created in 1953 by testamentary disposal of Calouste Gulbenkian, the foundation was tribute of the Armenian collector to the country where he took shelter during the world war and where he lived till his death. This large architectonical complex includes the administration block, the library and the museum, the great auditorium and an amphitheatre (in the Park). On sunny days, the marvellous Foundation Gardens attract many visitors.

Esta fundação foi criada por disposição testamentária do Eng. António de Almeida, que estipulou os fins (artísticos, educativos e de caridade). Reconhecida em 1969, abriu ao público em 1973. Ao longo destes 50 anos, tem desenvolvido uma intensa atividade cultural - sobretudo nas áreas da literatura, arte, educação e ciência - através da realização de encontros, conferências e debates, exposições e concertos, nas suas instalações e fora delas. Edita e apoia publicações como livros e revistas.

The Pavilhão Multiusos de Vila Franca de Xira is a fairly versatile equipment lets you optimize and monetize space in promoting events. Ideal for congresses, conferences, presentation of products, services and equipment and sporting and cultural events. It offers a panoramic bar with terrace over the river Tagus and the urban park of Cevadeiro.

Space that only works in the summer.

Gatilho is a collective movement of Amarante that has as its mission the promotion of the city artists, the artistic education and the promotion of the city of Amarante. The association intends to enrich the cultural agenda of Amarante with the organization of events in various artistic fields, such as animation, plastic arts, theater, literature, music, and to help "leveraging" local artists with interventions outside and inside the city.