CENTRO CULTURAL DE BELEM

The Centro Cultural de Belém (CCB) stands out as one of the most important cultural centres of this Portuguese city. Built in the 1990s, the CCB has established itself as a reference point for Portuguese contemporary culture. Inside, a wide variety of exhibitions are often held along with events like concerts, theatre performances and lectures take place regularly

Centro Cultural de Belém (CCB) in Lisbon, Portugal is a unique and fascinating cultural centre. This grandiose venue opened its doors in January 1992 and is located just one kilometre away from downtown Lisbon. 

The CCB provides visitors with a unique experience offering an inclusive view of Portuguese culture through its permanent collections, numerous exhibitions, concerts and educational activities held year-round. With works by some of Portugal’s most renowned artists, musicians and writers as well as pieces from abroad, the CCB invites everyone to explore its multiple spaces.

Visitors can enjoy several areas like the main auditorium dedicated to music hall concerts, theatre plays, conferences and film screenings, the activity hall with creative workshops for all ages, gallery spaces for international exhibitions, museums dedicated to modern art and photography, various special projects designed for children and families among many other interesting facilities like stores with souvenirs, cafés and bookstores. All this coupled with breathtaking views of the Tagus river make it a site full of culture for visitors of any age.

Highlights

• Just a stone's throw away from the Tagus River and with spectacular views, this modern and dynamic cultural venue offers an exceptional opportunity to explore the many different and fascinating aspects of Portuguese culture.
• Centro Cultural de Belém is a uniquely designed culture centre which hosts thousands of events throughout the year including conferences, concerts, plays and much more. 
• Visitors can expect to find exciting exhibitions centred around contemporary art, archaeology, works from award-winning architects from around Europe, as well as cultural workshops for both children and adults.