Coliseo Albia, Opera house in Bilbao, Spain.
The Coliseo Albia features a grand facade with multiple entrances and stands between Alameda Urquijo and Lutxana streets in central Bilbao.
Opened in September 1916, the theater was built on the former Campos Eliseos gardens and became the largest entertainment venue in Bilbao with 2,000 seats.
The theater presented Verdi's Otello as its first performance and later hosted performances by Maria Callas, Montserrat Caballé, and Luciano Pavarotti.
The building now functions as the Sercotel Coliseo hotel with 97 rooms, maintaining its original structure while offering modern accommodations.
The venue survived floods, explosions, and fires throughout its 50 opera seasons before transforming into a hotel and casino in 2011.
Location: Bilbao
Inception: September 23, 1916
Architects: Rafael Fontán
Official opening: 1916
Address: Urkixo zumarkalea
GPS coordinates: 43.26044,-2.93100
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51
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