Teatro General San Martín, Municipal theatre in San Nicolás district, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Teatro General San Martín is a theater building in downtown Buenos Aires that spans thirteen stories and covers 30,000 square meters. It houses three performance stages, exhibition halls, and a cinema all within its structure.
The theater project originated in 1908 through Socialist Congressman Alfredo Palacios and was realized when it opened on May 25, 1960. Its construction marked a milestone for the city's cultural infrastructure.
The Martín Coronado Hall displays a ceiling relief by Argentine artist José Fioravanti that visitors notice immediately upon entering. The artwork shapes the experience of this venue and connects theater with local artistic expression.
All performances are equipped with subtitles displayed on LED screens, allowing deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors to fully participate in what is shown on stage. Accessibility is a central feature of this venue.
In 1972, a World Chess Championship match between grandmasters Bobby Fischer and Tigran Petrosian took place within its walls. This event connected the venue to a memorable moment in sports history.
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