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cultural district

[ˈkʌltʃərəl ˈdɪstrɪkt]
nounpl: cultural districts
distrito cultural
1. A geographic area or neighborhood known for its concentration of cultural institutions, artistic venues, galleries, theaters, museums, and creative businesses
The arts district downtown has become a vibrant cultural district with galleries and performance spaces.
O distrito de artes no centro tornou-se um vibrante distrito cultural com galerias e espaços de apresentação.
2. An area designated by city planners or governments to promote and preserve cultural heritage and artistic expression
The city invested in developing the riverfront as a cultural district to attract tourists and residents.
A cidade investiu no desenvolvimento da orla como um distrito cultural para atrair turistas e residentes.
NYC Slang
arts scene / arts district
Synonyms
arts districtcultural quarterarts quartercreative districtcultural hubarts neighborhood
Antonyms
industrial districtcommercial districtresidential district

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
distrito cultural
most common term used in Brazil
São Paulo
bairro cultural
sometimes used to refer to cultural neighborhoods
Portugal
bairro cultural
Portuguese preference for 'bairro' over 'distrito'
Rio de Janeiro
zona cultural
alternative regional usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

heart of the city's cultural life
hub of creativity
cultural renaissance
artistic haven
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