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Salão das Carochas

Almada · Cultural Centres & Foundations

A space with history, open to culture and to the community. The former Ermida do Espírito Santo is one of the most emblematic landmarks in the history of the town and city of Almada. Built in the 16th century, this singular building has passed through the ages with different vocations, reflecting the pulse of the community around it. After its religious functions came to an end during the 20th century, the space took on a new life. It became the headquarters of local associations and hosted dances, film screenings, theatre plays, sports activities for children and concerts. It was in this context that it came to be known by local people as Salão das Carochas, a name that lives on to this day in the memory and collective affection of the people of Almada. In 2007, the building was acquired by the Câmara Municipal de Almada from the Parish Commission, after which a rehabilitation process began that respected the identity of the space and its heritage value. For several years it housed the Centro de Interpretação de Almada Velha (CIAV), establishing itself as a point of reference in promoting local history. Since 2020, Salão das Carochas has taken on a new mission, becoming a multipurpose cultural facility dedicated to the creation, programming and hosting of community-based cultural projects. Today the space is equipped to host theatre, dance and film performances, festivals, artistic residencies and all kinds of events that engage with the identity of this special place. Salão das Carochas belongs to everyone and is for everyone. The aim is for the cultural community to take ownership of this space, to feel it as their own, and to find in it a stage for sharing, creating and celebrating culture.

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