Barbican Centre

The Barbican Centre is in operation and the largest cultural and conference center in London since 1982. It is located in the eastern part of the City of London and includes the Barbican Hall ( concert hall with 1949 seats ), the Barbican Theatre (theater with 1166 seats ), the Pit Theatre (theater with 200 seats ), the Barbican Art Gallery, three cinemas and seven conference rooms. It is home to the London Symphony Orchestra.

Architectural History

The district Barbican in the City of London was largely destroyed in the Second World War by attacking the German Air Force ( The Blitz ). In the 1950s, an architectural competition was held for its redevelopment. It was won by the then influential architects Chamberlin, Powell and Bon. It worked out a deal for the largest housing estate of the City of London ( Barbican Estate ) and a cultural center. The Corporation of London was built at that time for 156 million pounds sterling, the Barbican Centre 1971-1982. On March 3, 1982, was opened by Queen Elizabeth II.