Centro Cultural Recoleta facts for kids
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Centro Cultural Recoleta
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Main facade of the CCR
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| Address | Junín 1930 |
| Town or city | Buenos Aires |
| Country | Argentina |
| Construction started | 1980 |
| Owner | City of Buenos Aires |
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| Architect | Juan A. Buschiazzo |
The Centro Cultural Recoleta (which means Recoleta Cultural Centre in English) is a lively place. It is an exhibition and cultural events center. You can find it in the Recoleta neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
This center hosts many exciting things. It has sculptures and art exhibitions. You can also enjoy concerts and other artistic shows. They even offer different types of workshops.
In September and October 2006, the center hosted the very popular onedotzero festival. This event attracted over 20,000 people in just three days. Visitors enjoyed art installations, live performances, film screenings, and music.
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History of the Recoleta Cultural Center
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The building where the cultural center stands has a long history. It was first given to a group of monks called the Franciscans in 1716. The plans for its construction were drawn by Jesuit architects Juan Krauss and Juan Wolf. The design of the front of the building (called the façade) and its inside parts are thought to be by Andrés Blanqui.
The building was finished in 1732. This makes it one of the oldest buildings in the city of Buenos Aires.
Changes After Independence
During the early 1800s, the building's purpose changed. This happened after the May Revolution and Argentina's declaration of independence.
Manuel Belgrano, an important figure in Argentina's history, founded a drawing school there. Later, starting in the 1870s, the building became a shelter for people who had nowhere to live.
Modernizing the Building
Torcuato de Alvear was the first mayor of Buenos Aires. He worked to make the Recoleta area more beautiful, including this building. Juan Antonio Buschiazzo gave the building an Italian style. He also created the chapel, which is now used as an auditorium for events.
The building had another big renovation around 1980. Architects Clorindo Testa, Jacques Bedel, and Luis Benedit worked on it. Their plan was to turn the old building into the modern cultural center we know today.
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See also
In Spanish: Centro Cultural Recoleta para niños
