Located between the Jerónimos Monastery and the Tagus river, it began to function as the headquarters of the EU Portuguese Presidency, becoming later a cultural center. Currently, is run by a foundation that aims to promote culture, developing the creation and dissemination in all its specificities, from theater to dance, from classical music to jazz, opera to the movies. As a complementary activity, the CCB is offered also as a center for conferences and professional meetings.