Placed in a building from the XIX century, since 2004, in the heart of downtown, Galeria Atelier Geraldes da Silva offers the community a space to sell and support the promotion of art, culture and intervention. Develops its activity with the collaboration of a network with other entities, training with an occupational perspective, organizing events and non-profit presentations. It also gives voice and excels in promoting well-known artists or those in the early stages of their careers.
It has already featured numerous individual and collective exhibitions, photography competitions, artistic residencies, performances, installations and occupational workshops, just to mention a few of all the initiatives.

Fado na Baixa provides moments of Portuguese culture, with the production and unique performances of Fado de Coimbra and Fado de Lisboa, of high technical and artistic quality. In their small auditorium, live music performances are brought to life that enable those who visit not only to listen but also to know the history and essence of Fado. In a prime location, on a street overlooking the Douro River and the historic Ribeira area, Fado na Baixa occupies the first floors of a charming 18th century building and welcomes you in a sober, warm and intimate atmosphere. You can also purchase articles related to Fado.

The Essence of the Book is, as the name suggests, a bookshop. It was born from the owner’s passion for books and reading, and it is characterised by being an inviting, welcoming space, where customers can feel as if they were at home. For the owner, this is the factor that determines the return of customers to the shop. Open since 2021, the Essência do Livro offers the main novelties and launchings, but also promotes the sale of articles in outlet, which represents the possibility of finding excellent opportunities there. Not to be missed.