Teatro Colón, Opera house in La Candelaria, Bogotá, Colombia
The Teatro Colón features Republican architecture with an Italian-style horseshoe-shaped auditorium, decorated corridors, and an ornate foyer displaying numerous artworks.
Italian architect Pietro Cantini designed the theater, which opened on October 12, 1892, to commemorate the 400th anniversary of America's discovery.
The theater serves as the headquarters of the Colombian National Symphony Orchestra and presents operas, ballets, concerts, and theatrical productions throughout the year.
Guided tours in Spanish take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 3 PM, and Saturdays at noon and 3 PM, with admission set at 8000 Colombian pesos.
The proscenium arch features a special curtain commissioned by President Rafael Núñez from Italian painter Annibale Gatti, created specifically for this theater.
Location: Bogotá
Inception: October 12, 1892
Architects: Pietro Cantini
Architectural style: Republican
Website: http://teatrocolon.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 4.59667,-74.07440
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15
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