National Theatre of Santa Ana

The National Theatre of Santa Ana is a theatre building in El Salvador featuring symmetrical facades that blend Romanesque arches, Greek columns, and Renaissance details. The structure has two main levels with several performance areas and is recognizable from the street by its red brick and light stone exterior.

The theatre opened in 1910 and marked the beginning of a new era for the arts in the western region. Its construction reflected the prosperity and cultural ambitions of the city during that period.

The national theater serves as a central venue for performing arts companies from the Ministry of Culture in western El Salvador.

Access is available during weekday hours, with early morning being the best time to explore the building without crowds. The entrance staircase is broad and the rooms are easy to navigate, though not all areas may be open to visitors.

The building incorporates a specialized resonance chamber designed specifically for opera performances to enhance acoustic properties throughout the space.

Location: Santa Ana

Address: 2ª Calle Oriente

GPS coordinates: 13.99545,-89.55663

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:45