One of
Porto’s new icons is the
Casa da Música, the city’s major concert hall. There are two
auditoriums in this
unique and highly acclaimed modern
building, which has been compared to the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and the Berlin Philharmonic auditorium. It was
designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. The building opened in April 2005. Lou Reed perfomed, and it was such a big deal that even the prime minsiter attended. For a list of performances or an hour
tour, log on to their website.
Casa da Música, Avenida da Boavista, 604-610, Porto; tel.: 351-22-0120200.
One of Porto’s new icons is the Casa da Música, the city’s major concert hall. There are two auditoriums in this unique and highly acclaimed modern building, which has been compared to the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and the Berlin Philharmonic auditorium. It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. The building opened in April 2005. Lou Reed perfomed, and it was such a big deal that even the prime minsiter attended. For a list of performances or an hour tour, log on to their website. Casa da Música, Avenida da Boavista, 604-610, Porto; tel.: 351-22-0120200. 
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