Camarín del Carmen, Historic theatre in La Candelaria, Colombia.
The Camarín del Carmen is a theatre venue housed in a restored building in central Bogotá that seats approximately 500 spectators. The space combines the architecture of a former chapel with modern stage equipment for theatrical performances and artistic events.
The building began as a chapel in 1655 and was later used as a military facility before being converted into a theatre venue in the late 1980s. This transformation marked the shift of the space from religious to cultural purpose in the city's historic centre.
The name Carmen refers to the Virgin Mary and her connection to the Carmelite order, reflecting the spiritual origins of this space. Today audiences use the venue for theatre performances and cultural events that blend religious heritage with contemporary artistic life.
The building sits in Bogotá's historic La Candelaria district and is usually open to the public only during scheduled events. Visitors should check in advance about upcoming performances and confirm access times, as these vary depending on the performance calendar.
The restoration project in the 1980s was led by Mexican architect Rodolfo Vallín Magaña, who rehabilitated both the theatre and the adjacent Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This cross-border artistic collaboration gave the city a unified cultural rebirth of two buildings under one vision.
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