Teatro ColonThe Teatro Colón opened in 1908 and is one of the largest
performing arts theatres in the southern hemisphere, second only to
the Sydney Opera House in Australia. It was designed by Italian
architect Francisco Tamburri and is an Italian Renaissance-style
building with a seating capacity of 2,500 (although more people
have been squeezed in at a time). It is richly dcorated inside in
scarlet and gold, with frescoes lining the cupola. It has hosted
many international performers including Nijinsky, Pavlov, Pavarotti
and Domingo. Guided tours take visitors to the theatre's workshops,
rehearsal rooms, auditorium and stage. The theatre suffered during
Argentina's political and economic difficulties in the 1990's and
early 2000's, with attendance falling and the building suffereing
from neglect. However, in 2005 this all changed. The theatre was
completely renovated and refurbished, and reopened in 2010 with an
animated 3D concert. The acoustics were always very good, and are
still the sa
Address: Cerrito 618
Website: www.teatrocolon.org.ar
Telephone: (0)11 4378 7100
Transportation: Metro to Carlos Pellegrini station |
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