Historically and culturally, Vila de Ançã is linked to Baixo Mondego and not to Gândara or Bairrada, ethnographic regions that comprise the municipality of Cantanhede.

Even more famous is the Pedra de Ançã, present in important monuments, such as the Monastery of Batalha, which attracted great sculptors to Coimbra.

With the breakdown of the Roman Empire the name will have changed to Anzana (as it appears in the oldest documents, from the 10th century), contracting later to Ançãa and, today, Ançã.

Another theory defended by many, the Italian origin through "abbondanza" (for the abundance of water), has no historical basis, being only supported by the legend of the 18th century that, according to which, the creation of the village was due to 8 Benedictines monks from Italy.

It is around the 17th century that the Marquis of Cascais builds the important architectural heritage that still characterizes the historic center today, such as the construction of its palace and the roof of its famous fountain (dated 1674).

The beginning of this century is marked by the requalification of urban space and by environmental awareness, factors that value and dynamize the place, attracting investments.

The lower floor is dedicated to the exhibition of agricultural implements, toys, ranch costumes and prizes obtained by the Grupo Típico de Ançã The origin of Bolo de Ançã is lost in time and the secret of its preparation was passed on from parents to children - it does, however, date from the end of the 19th century / beginning of the 20th century.

It is a simple confection cake, with basic ingredients (eggs, wheat flour, sugar, butter, cinnamon and lemon), it is made through an artisanal manufacturing process - manually kneaded and baked in a wood oven - which reveals its true secret.