Of Vauban influence, it is considered one of the most perfect bastions built in the 18th century. In 1658 the Blood Hospital was created here due to the high number of wounded that occupied the jail and the town hall.

It dates back to the 16th century and was the convent of the Third Regular Nuns of St. Francis, dedicated to Our Lady of Loreto, and also served as military barracks and hospital, until it became the Mother Church in 1810.

The José Monteiro Archaeological Museum, housed in the beautiful manor house of Taborda Tavares d'Elvas dates back to the eighteenth century. It is a museum focusing on Prehistory, Proto-History and the Roman period, with a specialized library in Archaeology and History.

An ancient Templar fortification that according to studies must have been one of the first to be built in Portugal. However, in the 19th century, due to its abandonment, the castle began to serve as a supply of building stone and the interior was transformed into a cemetery.