Colón Theater, Opera house in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Teatro Colón spans 8,200 square meters, featuring a central chandelier with 700 light bulbs and a horseshoe-shaped auditorium for 2,478 seated spectators.
The construction started in 1889 under architect Francesco Tamburini, continued through Vittorio Meano, and completed by Jules Dormal before opening with Aida in 1908.
The theater has hosted performances by Maria Callas, Enrico Caruso, Richard Strauss, Igor Stravinsky, and Herbert von Karajan throughout its extensive musical history.
The theater provides guided tours daily, allowing visitors to explore the main hall, golden salon, and production workshops where sets and costumes are created.
According to acoustic expert Leo Beranek's international survey, the Teatro Colón ranks first for opera acoustics and second for concert sound quality worldwide.
Location: Buenos Aires
Inception: 1908
Architects: Luca Pierotti, Francesco Tamburini, Vittorio Meano
Official opening: May 25, 1908
Architectural style: eclectic architecture
Address: 628 Cerrito CP 1010 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 09:00-20:00; Sunday 09:00-17:00
Phone: +541143787127
Website: https://teatrocolon.org.ar
GPS coordinates: -34.60108,-58.38308
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:41
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A smaller replica of the Garnier Opera in Paris!
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