Teatro Principal, Theatre venue in Camagüey, Cuba.
The Teatro Principal is a theater building in Camagüey featuring rich interior decoration with chandeliers and stained glass windows. The house contains about 800 seats and is equipped with modern stage, lighting, and sound systems.
The building was constructed in 1848 and opened in 1850, but suffered a major fire in 1920 that destroyed significant portions. Following this disaster, reconstruction took place in 1926 and restored the building to its current state.
The venue is home to the Camagüey Ballet Company, a renowned dance group that regularly performs here. It also serves as a venue for national dance and theater festivals that draw artists and audiences from across the region.
The venue is located on Padre Valencia Street in the city center and is easily accessible from main areas. It is worth checking ahead which performances are scheduled, as the program varies depending on the season.
During the Ten Years' War between 1868 and 1878, Spanish troops occupied the building and converted it into their military headquarters. This interrupted the city's cultural activities for years and left deep marks on the place's history.
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