Casa de Detenção, Cultural center in Recife, Brazil.
The Casa de Detenção occupies a cross-shaped building with a central surveillance room, following the panoptic system of prison architecture from the 19th century.
Construction of the Casa de Detenção began in 1850 under engineer José Mamede Alves Ferreira, making it the first radial panoptic prison in South America.
The facility now houses numerous artisan shops and cultural spaces, transforming the former cells into venues for artistic expression and local crafts.
The cultural center contains multiple floors of retail spaces, offering traditional handicrafts and regional products from Pernambuco state.
The central observation point, originally used for prisoner surveillance, remains intact and demonstrates the transition from penal institution to cultural space.
Location: Recife
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Address: Rua do Cais da Detenção, s/n - Santo Antônio, Recife-PE
Website: http://casadaculturape.com.br
GPS coordinates: -8.06610,-34.88330
Latest update: May 22, 2025 21:19
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