José Marmelo e Silva House of Culture

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Castelo Branco > Covilhã > Paul > Cimo do Lugar

The José Marmelo e Silva House of Culture is a cultural space in the municipality of Castelo Branco, located in the village of Paul. The name of the space is a tribute to the Portuguese writer, who was born in the same village in May 1911. The house was inaugurated in October 2011, on the centenary of the writer's birth.

The space is dedicated to the cultural promotion and dissemination of the region, offering a variety of artistic activities, such as exhibitions, theatre, music, dance, and cinema. Furthermore, the José Marmelo e Silva House of Culture also has as its main objective the preservation of the region's memory and cultural legacy.

The building that houses the José Marmelo e Silva House of Culture is a former primary school, which was renovated to host the cultural activities. The house has an exhibition room, a cinema projection room, a library, and a reading room. The space is open to the public and offers free admission to all activities.

The José Marmelo e Silva House of Culture is a must-visit destination for tourists who seek to learn about the region's local culture and enjoy various artistic activities. Furthermore, the house offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the life and work of José Marmelo e Silva, one of Portugal's most prestigious writers.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt