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cultural quarter

[/ˈkʌltʃərəl ˈkwɔːrtər/]
nounpl: cultural quarters
bairro cultural
1. A district or neighborhood in a city known for its concentration of cultural institutions, artistic venues, galleries, museums, theaters, and creative communities
The cultural quarter of the city attracts thousands of visitors annually with its museums and art galleries.
O bairro cultural da cidade atrai milhares de visitantes anualmente com seus museus e galerias de arte.
2. An urban area designated or developed to promote and preserve cultural heritage and artistic expression
The city invested heavily in revitalizing the cultural quarter to boost tourism and local creativity.
A cidade investiu pesadamente na revitalização do bairro cultural para impulsionar o turismo e a criatividade local.
NYC Slang
arts district
Synonyms
arts districtcultural districtarts quartercreative neighborhood

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bairro cultural
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
zona cultural
Also commonly used in São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
bairro artístico
Sometimes used to emphasize artistic focus
Portugal
bairro cultural
Standard term used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

hub of creativity
artistic enclave
cultural hotspot
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