dragon of the sea cultural center

My husband and I visited this place today and we were thoroughly disappointed. Although they had a lot of staff walking around, no one spoke English . The museums, library, planetarium were all closed. The only thing open was a small coffee shop where no one spoke English. We finally just gave up, hopped a cab and went back to the pool at our hotel !!!!!

Don't waste your time... there are nothing to see. The Cearense Culture Exposure is ridiculous, limited to some bottles of colour sand.

The whole "Dragão do Mar" complex is incredible. Lots of great restaurants, art and music. The perfect place if you're looking for culture. The only downside is the security outside... Besides that, a lovely place with a great vibe.

Decent Restaurants, beers, caipirinhas, good music, good for families too.Though the quality differs from restaurant to restaurantGets crowded late.

The place serves as a cultural center for the City, with a Planetarium, Cinemas, Theaters, and two museums. During the day you can visit the exhibits, but at night you have a lot going on at the restaurants and bars around. The place is a bit run down, neglected by the administrations, but still a nice place to visit when you are tired of the beaches.Be especially careful when walking around outside the center area, as this is very dangerous, populated by criminals and crack addicts. The center itself is usually safe.

They have activities for children every sunday from 4 to 6 pm. Many shows, theatre, movies and so on, ee]veryday except mondays, after 2 pm. Also bars and restaurants, and local handicrafts

Even though Dragão do Mar's new architecture there's nothing to do with what it was Praia de Iracema before I still think this place is a great option for people in general. This is what I like more about it, it's a democratic place! A lot of nice free exhibitions, good art movies,plays and concerts going on, a great and not too pricey coffee place, tons of free activities (I recommend to take the kids there on Sundays), a ok planetarium, a Patativa do Assaré (an brilliant local writer) and a Dragão do Mar (he was a guy fighting against slavery) statues, the cute bars near by... This place is really nice!I just wish it was safer around there. Praia de Iracema is such a nice place in Fortaleza and it's so sad it's ending up in crimes.

You have live music in this place nice brazilian tunes.The thing i dislike: the restaurant which is offering the show charges you like 5 reais for your visit there.

Just off shopping street Rua Monsenhor Tabosa, is one of the most recognised national venues in Fortaleza and a must do while in the city. If you can spare a few hours (we couldn’t give it the time it deserves) there is a combination of art and culture accessible in a fairly compact area.Keys sights include the Cearense Ceara Culture Memorial, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Theatre of the Sea Dragon, movie theatres, an amphitheatre and the Planetarium. Not a lot of English interpretive signs to explain some exhibits but the visuals were great.The building itself is quite dramatic however the surrounding bars and restaurants are located in gaily-coloured patchwork like, colonial terraces that really catch the eye. Now filled with tourists and locals, it’s a charming representation from the past.Getting from one section to the next you are bound to cross the red iron pedestrian bridge that reminded us of a railway crossing. If you turn around and gaze back where you came from you’ll experience the ‘perception effect’, which gives this walking corridor a surreal atmosphere – try waiting to get a photo without the crowds.There are a few shops displaying and selling some original arts and craft - some have brilliant colours and textures. It’s also a place to explore and unwind with a coffee at one of their onsite cafes - we were so glad we spent some time in this city’s expose to culture but the centre deserves more time than we had.Enjoy your experience!

Without comment,it's a beautiful place.The view from up is a beautiful dragon,you can also visit a museum or library.At night,you can go with your friends for pizza and can still hear a live music. ;)

You will learn a lot about Ceará and the history of their people, religion, traditions and even toys. It is a very nice place to visit.

I was there in December/12 and unfortunately can not say much, as most of the attractions were closed. It seems to be a rich place for local culture and I didn´t see much in English... might be boring for foreigns. If you´re around, take a short walk to the Municipal Market, they sell everyhting there from local food, handcraft and clothes.

We have been there to see the monument and an exhibition about Brazilian toys. No explanations in English... I think it would have not been a difference, if I haven't gone there.

This attraction in Fortaleza was shut everytime we visited it during the day. There didn't appear to be very much there, which is a pity. I have heard the restaurants and bars nearby are good in the evening. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit it - there are better places to spend your time.

An interesting cultural center located behind the Iracema beach and close to the downtown area. Unfortunately there is very little cultural events going on. The Café Santa Clara, with an organic coffee and many little bars surrounding the area is a good stop for a snack, specially at night, if you want lo listen good music.