Hong Kong Cultural Centre

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Hong Kong Cultural Centre
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The centre's exterior in August 2014
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Location within Hong Kong urban core
General information
Address10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Construction started1986;38 years ago (1986)
Completed1989;35 years ago (1989)
Inaugurated8 November 1989;35 years ago (1989-11-08)
Design and construction
Architecture firm Architectural Services Department
Website
hkculturalcentre.gov.hk

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Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Chinese 香港文化中心
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