Peniche Meeting Centre

Category: Culture and Entertainment > Community Centre

District: Leiria > Peniche > Peniche

Location

The Peniche Community Center is located on Rua da Paz, in an area that includes the old Courthouse building. This location integrates the center into Peniche's urban daily life, contributing to the atmosphere of a coastal town where community life thrives. Its presence in the heart of the locality offers a perspective on the environment and the daily dynamics of its residents.

Community Environment

This space was designed as a meeting point and social interaction hub for the population. Since its inauguration in 2006, the Community Center has played a significant role in the life of the Peniche community, acting as a hub for strengthening interpersonal ties. It represents a facet of local life, highlighting the welcoming nature and cohesion of the town.

Heritage and Adaptation

The choice of the old Courthouse building to house the Community Center gives it a unique character, integrating a piece of Peniche's built history into a new purpose. Although the current focus is on community gathering, the structure itself reflects the adaptation and continued use of public spaces in the town. Its existence highlights the appreciation of urban heritage, by giving new utility to pre-existing constructions for social benefit.

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