Teatro Municipal, Opera house in historic center, Lima, Peru
Teatro Municipal is an opera house in Lima's historic center featuring a neoclassical facade topped with three busts of classical composers: Wagner, Beethoven, and Liszt. The building combines an ornate interior with modern facilities for diverse performance arts.
The building opened in 1915 as Teatro Forero and came under municipal ownership in 1929. Following a major fire in 1998, extensive restoration work was undertaken.
The theater hosts Peru's National Symphony Orchestra and presents operas, concerts, ballets, and theatrical performances that shape the city's cultural life. Visitors experience an established stage where both traditional and contemporary works are performed.
The building is located in central Lima and is easily accessible by public transportation. Online ticket purchases are available through official channels, and parking is available nearby.
The hall incorporates Italian Renaissance design elements and was equipped in 2010 with modern seismic technology and improved fire protection. These technical upgrades are barely visible within the ornate historic architecture.
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