Luxembourg Pavilion / Pavilhão do Luxemburgo

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Text extracted from "Guia Expo'98"

Theme: Luxembourg and the Sea
Area: 648 sqm
Author: Jim Ciemes/Atelier d' Architecture et de Design
Visit length: 15 m. to 1 hour
Capacity: 150 visitors

A pavilion transformed into a boat full of containers


To meet the challenge of the oceans, Luxembourg has transformed its pavilion into a very special boat. Made entirely of wood, this symbolic vessel, which has no shortage of sails, unloads metal containers on Portuguese soil. Each container provides visitors with information on this European country's connection to the sea, covering ecological, economic and touristic aspects. At the end of the visit, the public can also consult several multimedia terminals, through which they can find out more about Luxembourg, its inhabitants and culture.


For children, there is an audiovisual show imagined and produced by children from Luxembourg, Portugal and other nationalities