Solis Theatre, Opera house in Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo, Uruguay
The Teatro Solís features neoclassical architecture with grand columns and houses a main concert hall designed in an elliptical shape for 1900 spectators.
The theater, designed by Italian architect Carlo Zucchi, opened its doors on August 25, 1856, following initiatives from influential Montevideo citizens since 1833.
The premiere of La Parisina by Tomás Giribaldi in 1878 marked a milestone as the first national opera performed at Teatro Solís.
The theater underwent extensive renovation from 1998 to 2004, incorporating modern acoustic improvements by French studio Avel Acoustique while preserving its historical elements.
The strategic location of Teatro Solís required purchasing 20 by 15 blocks of land on the outskirts of nineteenth-century Montevideo, surrounded by ravines.
Location: Montevideo
Inception: 1856
Architects: Carlo Zucchi
Official opening: August 25, 1856
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture, neoclassicism
Capacity: 1900
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Intendencia de Montevideo
Address: Buenos Aires 678, Montevideo, Uruguay 11000 Montevideo
Phone: +598219503323;+598219503325;+598219501856
Website: http://teatrosolis.org.uy
GPS coordinates: -34.90786,-56.20103
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:22
The main destinations in Uruguay include Montevideo with its museums and architecture, the beaches of Punta del Este, the natural reserves in Rocha, the historical sites of Colonia del Sacramento, the thermal spas in Salto, and the national parks in the interior of the country. The coast offers resorts, fishing villages, and sea lion colonies, while the inland areas feature geological formations, valleys, and agricultural zones.
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