Category: Culture and Entertainment > Artwork
District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Lisboa
The Mural dos Sócios is located in Lisbon, next to the Estádio da Luz, one of the city's main sporting infrastructures. This area, in the north of the capital, is characterized by a modern and vibrant environment, with ample spaces that reflect the dynamics of an ever-moving urban center.
The surrounding area is easily accessible, integrated into Lisbon's urban fabric, and offers a perspective of the city's more contemporary side, marked by the presence of large sporting venues and the flow of people who visit them.
This mural is a tribute to the players who marked a significant era in the history of Sport Lisboa e Benfica, since the inauguration of the current Estádio da Luz. It is not just a visual representation; it symbolizes the strong bond between the club, its athletes, and its supporters, capturing the spirit of unity and passion that characterizes sport.
Its existence celebrates sporting memory and the legacy of iconic figures, offering a point of contemplation for all who value the cultural and social impact of football in Portugal.
The uniqueness of the Mural dos Sócios lies in its artistic composition. It is a large-scale photomosaic, conceived through the union of thousands of photographs of club members and fans. Each small image contributes to forming the final portrait of the honored players, making the work a remarkable artistic manifestation.
This creation process gives the mural a communal and participatory dimension. It is a piece of public art that reflects the club's identity and history, seen through the eyes of its supporters, and invites detailed observation of its complexity and meaning.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.7631146, -9.1586554
Coordinates DMS: 38°45'47.2"N 09°09'31.2"W