ECCO – Espacio de Creación Contemporánea

About the museum

The ECCO occupies the former Acuartelamiento de Carlos III, a barracks whose construction began in 1733 to a design by the military engineer Ignacio Sala. The central building housed the troops and the side pavilions the officers. After a long period of rehabilitation, the Ayuntamiento de Cádiz (city council) converted it into a public cultural facility.

The centre opened in 2012 with the aim of bringing contemporary art closer to the public. It has around 3,600 m², of which 2,100 m² is exhibition space, distributed across interconnected rooms that form circulation loops, and outdoor areas. It also has a foyer and a landscaped courtyard of about 300 m².

Contemporary art exhibitions are presented throughout the year in the various rooms. As a permanent display, it houses the series “El Valle de los Caídos (1980-1987)” by Enrique Naya and Juan José Carrero, known as Costus, figures of the Madrid movida. Their works reinterpret the sculptures of the basilica of the Valle de los Caídos and use well-known figures of that cultural scene as models.

Highlights

• Permanent series “El Valle de los Caídos (1980-1987)” by Costus
• Former Carlos III barracks of the 18th century, restored
• 2,100 m² of exhibition rooms in circulation loops
• Landscaped courtyard of about 300 m²
• Free admission

Permanent exhibition

• El Valle de los Caídos (1980-1987), de Costus – Series of paintings by Enrique Naya and Juan José Carrero (Costus) that reinterprets the sculptures of the basilica of the Valle de los Caídos, with figures of the Madrid movida as models.

Founded

2012

Operated by

Ayuntamiento de Cádiz

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The city council's tourist listing indicates accessible entrance via the Paseo Carlos III, assisted access and an accessible toilet.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The centre is on the Paseo Carlos III, next to the Alameda Apodaca, on the cultural axis of the Mirador de las Américas that surrounds the historic centre.

Amenities & dining

• Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi zone (according to the Cádiz city council's tourist listing). Pets are not allowed.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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