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Guarda’s See Cathedral (Guarda): D. Fernando started raising this monument, but the war with Castela didn’t allow him to finish his work. It was D. João I who, after starting the Batalha (Battle) Monastery, gave the See Cathedral continuity. The construction occurred side to side with the Batalha’s Monastery building and it was finished on the 16th century. Its biggest stimulator was the D. Vaz Gavião ("sparrow hawk") bishop that brought Marcos Pires to build the façade. This sculptor left all around the façade sparrow hawks set on stone. The See Cathedral altarpiece is amazing because of the majesty of its proportions and the delicacy of the execution. The central motive it’s the passion and death of Jesus Christ. Guarda’s Museum (Guarda): this is a very modern museum, very well organised and composed by two floors. On the first floor, visitors can appreciate the geographical and historical developments of this region through the several ages. On the second floor, one can see the economical, social and cultural lives of Guarda, shown through costumes, tools, industrial arts, etc.. You can still see on this floor the section dedicated to sculptors and painters of the district.