Centro Cultural de Belém

The Centro Cultural de Belém is an impressive cultural complex with a clean, modern architectural style and a very open layout. The exhibition spaces are well organized, and the building itself is worth exploring, with wide terraces, quiet courtyards, and beautiful views over the river. Depending on the current exhibitions, the experience can vary, but the atmosphere is consistently calm and refined. A great place to take a break from the crowds in Belém and enjoy art, culture, or simply the architecture.

One of my fave places in the city. Lately, i only had time to go to see concerts and plays there. And at night you're not able to fully enjoy everything... the museum, art and craft stores, library, cafe/restaurant, market (on 1st sunday of the month) and the views. The last call to visit an #expo was a great reason to comeback.

This building also contains the Museum of Contemporary Art and Center of Architecture. Ironically, its architecture lacks any finesse: it resembles a bunker, in stark contrast to the elegant Monastery of Jeronimos that it completely hides. I am at a complete loss as to how the city planners allowed this monstrosity to cover any view of the monastery from the river side. It's obviously done on purpose, as there is an exterior -ugly- cement wall surrounding the building as to erase any trace of the monastery. Shame.

Very nice place, with some cool modern art. About 20 min from city center with an uber. We walked back along the river. Totally ok, if you are used to walking:-)

Stunning masonry. I love the contrast of colors in sthe stones as well as the incredible angles of the structure. This is a must visit!!!

Been tyere for the Triennale de Lisboa. Beautoful art and architefture work curated by Territoriall Agency.

This was the perfect bathroom break between the monastery and the Belem Tower. Very contemporary building. Really not my kind of art, but this place is built like a tank or bunker.

I totally recommend a visit to the cultural centre and its exhibitions, I go often and never cease to be entertained. It's all great, the location along the riverside, the history of Belém neighbourhood, the amazing architecture and its high standards exhibitions, with excellent services, cafés, theatre, restaurants and paid parking underneath. A gem in Lisbon.

A great modern building opened in the early 1990's it houses, amongst many interesting spaces, the Museu Coleccau Berardo. This is a wonderful art gallery: light, spacious and very airy it makes many other major art galleries seem cramped and a bit confined in comparison. A real jewel in the crown for the art scene in Lisboa, I would make this a "must do" if you are here on a mini break. If you can spare the time, and you enjoy modern art, I would recommend having lunch in one of the many decent cafes in the complex and making a whole day of your visit. We spent a lovely Sunday afternoon here and we only managed to check out the amazing selection of works from the collection of Jose Berardo. Thoughtfully curated the work was displayed in a number of rooms on the ground floor of the gallery which made for an interesting journey through the collection. Some of this work is just stunning and you will find something of interest from most of the important artists of the past fifty years. I was struck by the depth and range of the collection and if you are interested in film/video installations you will find this a real treat. If you are in need of a rest, or a breath of fresh air to keep you going, take a little time out in the lovely garden as you wander round. I find that I can only take so much visual and aural stimulus at one go, so the opportunity to chill out in this great, fragrant space was very welcome. Our afternoon soon slipped through our fingers and much to our disappointment we had no time to check out the Mappa Mundi or other interesting looking exhibitions. We made a quick stop at the well-stocked shop to pick up a trifle or two before a short walk to the tram stop and the journey back into town for another tasty supper. This place is already on the ever growing "must revisit" list.