Teatro Colón, Cinema building in central Lima, Peru
The Teatro Colón stands at the intersection of Jr. de la Union with Jr. Quilca, featuring a Beaux-Arts architectural style with horizontal bands and Corinthian pillars.
The theater, inaugurated in January 1914, was constructed by architect Claude Sahut and initially served as both a cinema and live performance venue for Lima's upper classes.
The theater holds the distinction of screening Peru's first sound film and later transformed from an entertainment center for elite citizens to a different type of cinema venue.
The building contains 305 seats in the orchestra level, 217 in the balcony, 400 in the gallery, and 18 boxes at the balcony level.
The structure underwent various transformations, including the removal of its original large cupola and the addition of an extra floor to match surrounding buildings.
Location: Lima
Address: Jiron de la Union 1002, Lima
GPS coordinates: -12.05150,-77.03552
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51
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