Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro

Today I will tell you about the famous Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro.

It is impossible not to notice The magnificent building of the municipal theater when passing through Cinelândia, a true architectural and symbolic jewel in the center of Rio de Janeiro. HA at the top of the building, an eagle of 350 kg Covered by eight thousand gold leaves 23 carats attracts attention at the top of the building.

The theater was inaugurated on July 14, 1909. It is undoubtedly one of the main theaters in Brazil, which leaves South America. Being of eclectic architecture, style widely used. At the beginning of the 20th century. The eclectic style allows compositions of varied elements, and it is sometimes difficult for a layman to identify an architectural pattern. The splendor of the building was inspired by the opera in Paris. All construction material was imported from Europe, from marble to glass. In addition to mosaics and the 17 stained glass windows.

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The building took four years to build, and was built during the period of Pereira Passos, a mayor who modernized the city. At the same time, avenues and other important buildings were built in downtown Rio, such as the National Library and the Museum of Fine Arts. At that time the idea of remodeling the then capital that I want Rio de Janeiro emerged.

From 2008 to 2010, the building underwent renovations to maintain its original characteristics. The theater has an architectural structure that is absolutely appropriate for the arts, theater music and theater.

For the first 30 years, only international art companies performed in the theater. Today the theater is the only institution that has its own leather because the symphony and ballet. There are 2,300 seats for spectators in 109 years of existence. It already records more than 17,000 shows. When there, be sure to look up and see the central spider, which is wonderful. All in gilded bronze and 118 lamps and crystal pendants.

If you visit the municipal theater, a good tip is to do it with Free Walker Tours, they will tell you about the place and take you to other parts of the center. More information here.