Category: Culture and Entertainment > Art Gallery
District: Lisboa > Torres Vedras > Torres Vedras > Bairro de Santo António
Situated on Rua da Cruz, this cooperative is located in a central area of Torres Vedras' urban fabric. The street is part of the city's daily life, integrated into its historical and commercial tissue, allowing visitors to easily find this point of cultural interest while exploring the surrounding area.
Founded in 1979, the Cooperativa de Comunicação e Cultura (Communication and Culture Cooperative) has a remarkable history in Torres Vedras. This entity, established as a non-profit cooperative, has dedicated decades to the exercise and development of various cultural activities. It is a reference point in local cultural life, with a solid base of members and volunteers who contribute to its dynamism.
The Cooperative's facilities on Rua da Cruz offer visitors the opportunity to engage with its activities. The space hosts galleries, such as Câmara Clara (Light Chamber) and Câmara Escura (Dark Chamber), which regularly serve as venues for exhibitions, especially in the field of visual arts. There is also a library, which complements the offering, functioning as a place for access to information and promotion of reading and debate.
Beyond its physical space, the Cooperativa de Comunicação e Cultura is known for its intervention in the community's cultural life through the conception and organization of projects. These projects cover areas such as communication, visual arts, literature, and performing arts, seeking to dynamize the territory and involve people in initiatives that value the heritage and cultural identity of Torres Vedras.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.0928886,-9.2607492
Coordinates DMS: 39°05'34.4"N 09°15'38.7"W