Category: Culture and Entertainment > Cine-Theatre
District: Castelo Branco > Covilhã > Covilhã > Biquinha
The Cine-teatro da Covilhã is located in the Biquinha area, in the heart of the city of Covilhã, in the district of Castelo Branco. This central location places it in an easily accessible area, integrated into the urban fabric of the town that gives it its name. Its presence is a discreet but significant landmark in the Covilhã landscape, marking one of the city's poles of encounter and social life.
Since its inception, the Cine-teatro da Covilhã has established itself as a fundamental pillar in the region's cultural life. Designed to host both new cinema releases and live performances, this venue has, over several generations, been the privileged stage for a diversity of artistic events. Its existence underlines the importance of art and spectacle in the formation and entertainment of the local community, keeping alive a tradition of cultural encounters.
The architecture of the Cine-teatro da Covilhã, while not ostentatiously grand, reflects the functional and aesthetic purpose of buildings of its kind. The facade and interior were designed to provide an appropriate experience for the shows held there, respecting its vocation as a projection hall and stage. This building is not merely a physical structure; it is a repository of collective memories and experiences, a testament to the social and cultural transformations of Covilhã over time, contributing to the city's identity.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.280937200567884,-7.504503443444685
Coordinates DMS: 40°16'51.4"N 07°30'16.2"W