Casa de la Memoria (Flamenco Cultural Center), Seville
Casa de la Memoria is the Flamenco Cultural Center in Seville. The center has exhibitions about the history of flamenco. It also offers daily performances.
The cultural center began operating in 1999 with the goal to celebrate the folkloric tradition of flamenco. In 2012, it moved to its current location on Calle Cuna. The building was originally a palatial home. It was revamped to provide a space for the cultural center. Various rooms hold artworks and files related to folklore and dance.
A theatre inside the Flamenco Cultural Center is an intimate space where visitors can watch dancers or enjoy fashion shows. There is no food or drink sold onsite nor is it permitted indoors. Patrons may purchase tickets in advance, and are encouraged to do so as space is limited and performances frequently sell out.
Those traveling with young children should note that ages five and under are not permitted in the Flamenco Cultural Center.
Show Hours: daily: 7:30-8:30pm / 9-10pm
The cultural center began operating in 1999 with the goal to celebrate the folkloric tradition of flamenco. In 2012, it moved to its current location on Calle Cuna. The building was originally a palatial home. It was revamped to provide a space for the cultural center. Various rooms hold artworks and files related to folklore and dance.
A theatre inside the Flamenco Cultural Center is an intimate space where visitors can watch dancers or enjoy fashion shows. There is no food or drink sold onsite nor is it permitted indoors. Patrons may purchase tickets in advance, and are encouraged to do so as space is limited and performances frequently sell out.
Those traveling with young children should note that ages five and under are not permitted in the Flamenco Cultural Center.
Show Hours: daily: 7:30-8:30pm / 9-10pm
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Sight Name: Casa de la Memoria (Flamenco Cultural Center)
Sight Location: Seville, Spain (See walking tours in Seville)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Seville, Spain (See walking tours in Seville)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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