Manila Grand Opera House, Opera house in Santa Cruz, Philippines.
The Manila Grand Opera House sits at the corner of Rizal Avenue and Doroteo Jose Street in Santa Cruz, combining classical design with modern hotel facilities. The building's interior spaces blend its historical framework with contemporary accommodations and services for guests and visitors.
The structure began as a cycling track in the mid-1800s and was later converted into Teatro Nacional. In 1902 it became known as the Manila Grand Opera House and served as a venue for decades.
The venue hosted the Manila Symphony Society's first concert in 1926 and presented numerous theatrical productions, including plays by Filipino writer Claro M. Recto.
The building sits directly next to Doroteo Jose LRT-1 station, making public transit access straightforward. Its location near a major transport hub simplifies getting there.
During World War II, the building served as a site for cultural resistance activities until a fire in 1943 caused major damage. This chapter reveals how the theater held importance beyond entertainment.
Location: Santa Cruz
GPS coordinates: 14.60548,120.98156
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:46
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