Boa Viagem Chapel - Center for the Diffusion of Contemporary Art and Culture

Category: Culture and Entertainment > Art Gallery

District: Madeira > Funchal > Funchal > Arsenal

Location

This place is located in the Arsenal area, an integrated part of Funchal city. Situated within the urban context, its position allows it to be accessed while exploring the surroundings, embedded in the dynamics of the locality and its characteristic environment.

Origins of the Chapel

Originally, this space functioned as a chapel, as its name, Capela da Boa Viagem (Chapel of Good Voyage), suggests. Chapels with this designation are often linked to maritime traditions, serving as places of prayer for travelers and for seeking protection on journeys. Although its specific history may be marked by different phases, its name evokes a past associated with faith and, possibly, the region's port or coastal life.

Contemporary Art and Culture Hub

Currently, the building of the former chapel has been adapted to host a modern cultural purpose. It functions as a hub for contemporary art and culture, dedicated to presenting and promoting current artistic expressions. This new use revitalizes the space, transforming it into a meeting point for those seeking contact with trends and creations in the field of contemporary art and culture.

Architecture and Ambiance

The structure combines elements of its original chapel design with the necessary adaptations for its contemporary use. This coexistence between the historic and the modern creates a unique ambiance, where one can observe how a building with a religious past integrates into the current cultural scene. The environment invites contemplation, both of the remaining architecture and of the works or cultural activities presented there.

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