Manifesta 17 will prioritize the Baixa, Alta and Sofia zones as main locations for its programming. This biennial is being seen by the municipality as a "strategic opportunity" for the urban regeneration of these historic zones.
Manifesta is a European biennial of contemporary art that takes place in different cities across the continent. The 2024 edition, which will take place in the Porto and Gaia region, will have an estimated budget of 15.5 million euros.
The event will occupy various spaces in these three zones, including vacant buildings and sites of heritage interest. The organization thus intends to create a positive impact on local communities and on the economic dynamization of the region.
The choice of these specific zones is due to their potential for urban transformation and the need to revitalize areas facing challenges of depopulation and building degradation.
