Summary
This study reveals the complex interplay between memory, heritage preservation, and urban transformation in Cidade Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Belém do Pará. It highlights divergent perspectives on the 'Feliz Lusitânia' project, which introduced new spaces of memory to the historic district. While visitors praise the revitalization efforts, local residents express concerns about security and infrastructure, underscoring the tension between heritage as a source of vitality and practical urban challenges. The research employed photographic documentation and interviews with users, locals, and preservation officials, capturing multifaceted views on heritage management in contemporary Belém.
Citation
Miranda, C. S. (2016). O IMAGINÁRIO NAS PERSONAGENS DA CIDADE VELHA: MEMÓRIA E PATRIMÔNIO NA BELÉM CONTEMPORÂNEA1. Revista Margens Interdisciplinar, 6(7), 197. https://doi.org/10.18542/rmi.v6i7.2820