Centro Nacional Chega!
Memorial and educational center housed in a former prison that documents the history of resistance and human rights violations during the period of 1974 to 1999. It serves as a public institute for historical reflection, research, and reconciliation. Read more…
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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The institution is located within the former Balide Prison (also known as the Comarca prison). It operates as a research and education center dedicated to preserving the memory of the 24-year resistance against Indonesian occupation. The site functions as a successor to the nation's truth and reconciliation commissions, focusing on the historical period between 1974 and 1999.
The center documents human rights violations and the journey toward independence. It serves as a site for reconciliation among the Timorese people and promotes peace through the study of historical memory. Exhibits and archives focus on the process of national resistance and the subsequent path to sovereign statehood.
As a public institute, the facility provides resources for historical reflection and education. It remains a significant national monument for understanding the past and fostering a sense of nationalism and patriotism.
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