Belém Cultural Center
Centro Cultural de Belém · Belém
arts and convention center in Lisbon, Portugal
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Centro Cultural de Be-lem, or CCB, one of the most ambitious and significant cultural projects in modern Portugal. As you stand before this sprawling complex, you are looking at what is often described as a…
Listen in the app2The MAC/CCB: Museum of Contemporary Art
The heart of the CCB's artistic mission is the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, recently renamed MAC/CCB. This museum 'should be at the top of your list' for its impressive collection of twentieth and twenty-first-century…
Listen in the app3The Public Squares and Internal Streets
One of the most innovative aspects of the CCB's design is its series of public squares and 'internal streets.' Unlike many traditional museums that are closed-off buildings, the CCB is designed to be a part of the urban fabric.…
Listen in the app4The Great Hall and Performance Spaces
The CCB is also a major center for the performing arts, housing several theaters and a world-class concert hall. The Great Hall, or 'Grande Auditorio,' is the largest, designed to accommodate everything from orchestral…
Listen in the app5The Olive Tree Garden and Panoramic Terraces
One of the most serene parts of the CCB is the Olive Tree Garden, located on one of the upper terraces. This 'tranquil garden' provides a 'welcome break' from the summer sun and the crowds of the waterfront. …
Listen in the app6The Architecture of Vittorio Gregotti and Manuel Salgado
The CCB is a seminal work in the careers of the Italian architect Vittorio Gregotti and the Portuguese architect Manuel Salgado. Their collaboration produced a building that is 'bold, symbolic, and deeply tied to Portugal's…
Listen in the app7Belém as a Cultural Hub: Explorers to Artists
To conclude our tour of the CCB, we must look at its place within the broader context of the Be-lem district. Be-lem is 'steeped in history' as the 'location where the Portuguese explorers departed,' but it has also become the…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our exploration of the Centro Cultural de Be-lem draws to a close. We have traversed a 'fortress of culture' that has become an essential part of the 'pulse of Lisbon.' From the world-class galleries of the MAC/CCB to the public…
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What is Belém Cultural Center?
Belém Cultural Center is a place in Belém with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Belém |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.6956, -9.2078 |
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