Pedreira Paulo Leminski, Arts centre in Curitiba, Brazil.
Pedreira Paulo Leminski is an arts center built in a former quarry with 30-meter-high rock walls surrounding a large performance stage. The venue uses the natural stone formation as seating and acoustic structure for events.
The site opened in 1990 as an outdoor venue in a former municipal quarry and asphalt plant. Large events were banned by court injunction in July 2008 after neighbours complained; after a legal dispute, a R$17 million renovation led to reopening in March 2014 with a Roberto Carlos concert. It hosted the FIFA Fan Fest during the 2014 World Cup.
The venue hosts music, dance, and theater performances by local and international artists. Visitors experience how Brazilian cultural expression integrates with the natural landscape surrounding the stage.
The site is accessible, though public transportation is recommended since parking becomes limited during large events. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and expect uneven terrain.
The rock wall around the venue is a remnant of the municipal quarry and asphalt plant that once operated here, and it still encloses the audience area today. The stage covers 480 square metres within the 103,500 square metre site.
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