Teatro Municipal, Opera house in Centro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Teatro Municipal is an opera house with eclectic architecture in Rio de Janeiro's downtown area. It features marble staircases, a central dome adorned with bronze and crystal elements, and holds roughly 2,361 spectators.
Construction started in 1905 under Mayor Francisco Pereira Passos as part of a major urban renovation project. The building opened in 1909 under President Nilo Peçanha and became one of Rio's main cultural landmarks.
The theater displays names of European and Brazilian classical artists inscribed on its exterior walls. These names reflect the artistic traditions that guided the creation of this venue.
The venue sits near Cinelândia metro station and is easy to reach by public transport. Visitors can join guided tours offered in multiple languages or attend regular performances throughout the year.
The ceiling features elaborate paintings created by Eliseu Visconti, an Italian-Brazilian artist. These works stand out as some of the most striking artistic details inside the building and show how international collaboration shaped its design.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Location: Centro
Inception: 1909
Official opening: 1909
Architectural style: eclectic architecture
Capacity: 2361
Color: #43b3ae
Address: Praça Floriano, s/n - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20031-050
Opening Hours: Lunedì-Venerdì 10:00-18:00
Phone: +552123329191
Website: http://theatromunicipal.rj.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -22.90899,-43.17667
Latest update: December 13, 2025 13:03
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