Teatro Real Coliseo de Carlos III, 18th century theatre in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain.
The Teatro Real Coliseo de Carlos III features a U-shaped hall, rectangular structure, and classical portico with three pairs of columns on plinths.
Architect Jaime Marquet designed this theatre in 1771 following Italian theatrical conventions, and King Carlos III commissioned it as part of his cultural reforms.
The theatre maintains its original 18th-century stage mechanisms and continues to present performances of theatre, music, and dance throughout the year.
Free guided tours operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with wheelchair access available through an emergency exit, though bathroom facilities remain limited.
This structure stands as Spain's oldest operating covered theatre, preserving the authentic architectural elements and theatrical design of the Bourbon period.
Location: San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Inception: 1771
Architects: Jaime Marquet, Juan de Villanueva
Creator: Jaime Marquet
Official opening: 1772
GPS coordinates: 40.59083,-4.14722
Latest update: March 9, 2025 17:14
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