Teatro Principal, Municipal theater in Old Town, Burgos, Spain.
Teatro Principal is a municipal theater in Burgos Old Town that spans multiple floors. It features a main performance hall, exhibition spaces, and various rooms for cultural activities.
Construction began in 1843 under architect Francisco Angoitia, but financial difficulties delayed its opening until 1858. The building later faced closure and decay before undergoing restoration in recent decades.
The building also houses the Casa de los Gigantillos, where the gigantones and gigantillos that parade and dance during the city's fiestas are displayed. A public library, an exhibition room, the Sala Polisón and the Salón Rojo conference rooms, and a café with a terrace onto the Espolón share the same building. Since 1997 the Instituto Municipal de Cultura del Ayuntamiento de Burgos has run its dance, theatre and music programme.
The theater is centrally located in the Old Town and easily reached on foot. Access varies by event or season, so checking ahead helps you plan your visit.
The building also houses the Casa de los Gigantillos, where the gigantones and gigantillos that dance in the city's fiestas are displayed. A public library, an exhibition hall and the Salón Rojo, used for receptions, share the same structure. The 1886 Polisón was added on the west facade for the Salón de Recreo society.
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