The Colón Theater
The enormous Teatro Colón, one of Buenos Aires' finest landmarks, covers a full city block and an even larger place in the hearts and minds of Argentines. According to National Geographic, the theater is one of the greatest five opera houses in the world for acoustics, ranking third overall behind La Scala in Milan and Teatro di San Carlo in Naples.
The Colón has been known for producing world-class operas, ballets, and classical music acts since it first opened its doors over a century ago. Mara Callas, Astor Piazzola, Richard Strauss, Igor Stravinsky, Plácido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti are among those who have performed here. Pavarotti famously stated that the acoustics were so superb that it made him anxious to perform because any error was accentuated.
The majestic seven-story structure contains about 2500 seats and standing room for 500 spectators. It is designed in the style of other twentieth-century European theaters, with a horseshoe form and an attractive dome on the ceiling painted by Argentine Ral Soldi in 1966.
The sparkling chandelier in the center weights a whopping five tons. Every inch of the Colón is adorned with meticulous attention to detail; even the velvety crimson seats are packed with horsetails, and every feature of the theater is designed to provide the best acoustics imaginable.
- Google Rating: 4.8/5
- Opening Hours: Mon to Sat - 9:00 to 20:00, Sun and Holidays - 9:00 to 17:00
- Website: https://teatrocolon.org.ar/
- Address: Cerrito 628, Buenos Aires, Argentina
