Things to do in CCB - Belém Cultural Center
Located in the main square of Belem, the Belém Cultural Center (also referred to as CCB) was built at the start of 1988 for the purposes of welcoming the 1992 Portuguese presidency of the European Union. Originally controversial for its striking modern architecture next to the historical Jeronimos Monastery, the CCB was designed by architects Vittorio Gregotti (Italy) and Manuel Salgado (Portugal).
It has since become a cultural hub hosting numerous international exhibitions (from photography to mixed-media installations), cultural events and congresses. It is also an arts complex with the city's largest auditorium.
For years it was also home to the Design Museum, but that space is now occupied by the Berardo Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.
Our recommendations in CCB - Belém Cultural Center
Lisboa Card for 24h, 48h or 72h
Buy your Lisboa Card and get access to 39 museums, monuments, and places of interest in Lisbon. Plus, free transportation around the city.
Lisboa Card for 24h, 48h or 72h
Buy your Lisboa Card and get access to 39 museums, monuments, and places of interest in Lisbon. Plus, free transportation around the city.
How to get there
CCB - Belém Cultural Center
Lisbon
Portugal
Reviews CCB - Belém Cultural Center
“très bon accueil à l'aéroport. nous avons pris la carte pour 72h et je pense qu'il faudrait prévoir une option pour l'étendre à 96h.Tres pratique pour tous les transports. Il serait bien aussi de prévoir des explications en Français sur ce qui est compris dans le prix de la carte.”
“Très satisfaisante pour les transports. Dommage que la durée soit seulement de 72 h. Il serait bien d'aller jusqu'à une semaine. Très bien aussi pour certaines visites. Dans l'ensemble très bien”
“Well worth it to save time and money - we used the card for the trams, the buses, the train and for entrance into the Castle and Monastery. Highly recommend it. The train journey to Cascais was a particular hi-light, lovely place by the sea, regular service, trains on time.”
