Portuguese Photography Center was founded in 1997 by Ministerio da Cultura. Centre has its headquarters in a former prison, which has been renovated and adapted to current use. On a few storeys you can see photography exhibitions. They are presented here permanent and temporary exhibitions. In the center you can admire the antique cameras and photographic equipment, specialized spy cameras. They are also organized exhibitions of photographs. The most interesting is an exhibition depicting the development of photographic equipment over the years.