Argentina. Theater "Colon" Automatic translate

Argentina is rich in natural attractions. This country combines both sea and ski resorts, everyone will find entertainment to their taste. However, do not miss out on cultural events.

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Please note that you will have to spend at least 15 hours on board the airliner. Therefore, it is better to choose morning or even night flights, so that after arrival you can relax after a tiring journey. The time difference with Moscow is 6 hours.

What to visit to a curious tourist between tasting fine wine and seeing the divine tango. It is worth taking the time to visit the theater called Colon, which is located in the capital of Argentina. This is not just an opera house, it is a special occasion for the pride of Argentina, a kind of core of classical music. If a tourist is not an expert on opera music and has never been to opera, then you should still visit the theater. Great pastime provided. And perhaps it is here in the distant hot Argentina that you will understand that the art of opera and ballet is not so "old-fashioned" as previously thought. You will enjoy the atmosphere of divine creativity both spiritually and visually, because the style of the theater is very rich. There is something to stop looking at. The appearance of the theater is made in the style of the Renaissance.

Photo: Jose Luis Suerte

The historical birth of the theater took place in 1856. In general, in the XIX century in the Argentine capital there was an incredible flowering of opera, as the population of this country passionately adored and still adore opera. In the wake of popularity in Buenos Aires in 1854, more than 50 opera performances were staged. The city authorities, seeing the popularity of this genre, decided to erect a new theater building, which could accommodate the maximum number of people wishing to visit the opera.

Photo: Jose Luis Suerte

It is interesting to note that Carlos Pelegrini was not only the main architect of the theater, but also the father of the future president of Argentina. The theater was built in record time, in just a year. The first production of the opening theater was the opera La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi. Residents of the city were delighted. The new building accommodated more than two thousand people, and there was also a gallery open only for women.

In 1889, it was decided to lay the foundation for a new more spacious and modern theater. One of the reasons for this decision was that the first building was resold to the Bank of Argentina. The architects of the new project were appointed Tamburini and Meano.

At the beginning of the new millennium, the theater was thoroughly restored. The grand opening, it was decided to set for a very important date for the country, 200 years of Argentine statehood - 2010.