National Rope Factory or National Ropeworks

Category: Civil Architecture > Factory

District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Belém > Junqueira

History and Context

- The Cordoaria Nacional, built in 1779, is a historical building in Lisbon, linked to the Portuguese Navy.

- Founded in 1771, the factory produced ropes, sails, flags, and other equipment for ships.

- The location next to the Tagus River was chosen to facilitate the transportation of products to the vessels.

Architecture and Location

- The building extends for almost 400 meters in length and 50 meters in width, along the Tagus River.

- Despite its simple decoration, it is considered a remarkable example of 18th-century industrial architecture.

- It is located in the Belém parish, surrounded by several important streets such as Avenida da Índia and Rua da Junqueira.

Current Use

- Since 1998, after the closure of factory activities, the building has been used for temporary exhibitions and cultural events.

- The Cordoaria hosts art exhibitions, antiques, and other large-scale events, being an active cultural space.

- A part of the building houses the National Security Office and the National Cybersecurity Center.

Galeria do Torreão Nascente (Eastern Tower Gallery)

- This gallery, part of the complex, is managed by the Portuguese Navy in partnership with the Lisbon City Council.

- It is used for art exhibitions, both by Portuguese and international artists, including names like Sebastião Salgado.

Classification

- The building has been classified as a national monument since 1996, due to its historical and architectural importance.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cordoaria_Nacional

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