"Disembodied children's voices echo around the first floor of the 17th century convent perched atop a hill in the Portuguese university city, overlooking the medieval centre from across the Mondego river."
"After the last nun died in 1891, Santa Clara-a-Nova served for almost a century as a barracks for the Portuguese army, and since 2015 the nunnery has been the central hub of Anozero, a biennial art festival."
"I don't have a plan B. This is my fight. If the biennale gets cancelled, it will be a huge problem for the city."
The Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova in Coimbra is known for its haunting atmosphere, featuring disembodied children's voices and eerie installations. Once a convent, it later served as a military barracks and now hosts the Anozero art festival. The festival, which showcases global artists, is at risk due to government plans to convert the site into a hotel. Anozero's co-founder, Carlos Antunes, expresses concern over the potential cancellation of the festival, emphasizing its importance to the city and the need for the site to remain focused on art.
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