- Address: Plaza Isabel II, s / n, 28013 Madrid, Spain
- Phone: +34 902 24 48 48
- Official website: http://www.teatro-real.com/es
- Working hours: 10: 30-20: 00
The Royal Opera House in Madrid (Teatro Real De Madrid) always surprises its visitors with a rich history. Did you know that in the entire 20th century it was not until 1967 that he again began to be called the Opera Theater in Madrid?
The 185-year history of the theater
In 1830, King Ferdinand VII issued a decree to build the first royal opera house not only in Madrid, but in all of Spain. The designers of this majestic Teatro Real building were Lopez Aguado and Teodoro Moreno. Architects fully met the expectations placed on them. The opening of the Royal Theater "Real" in Madrid was delayed because of certain reasons and took place exactly 20 years later on the day of the birthday of Queen Isabella II.
For a long time of its existence than just was not the Royal Theater of Madrid. He was both a dramatic theater, and a theater of opera and ballet in Madrid. Also for a while the building was a concert hall, in which not one famous instrumental and choral concert was held. And this is not all the metamorphosis that the Royal Opera House succumbed to. During the military operations, he performed a practical appointment in the form of a powder storehouse, as well as barracks for soldiers. In peacetime in the former theater of opera and ballet of Madrid the parliament met, solving the important questions for the country. And before returning to its status as the Royal Opera House, in 1969 the apartments were used for holding the Eurovision Song Contest.
What does the Royal Opera House look like and where is it?
The delightful building is in the heart of Spain near the Encarnación Monastery and a 10-minute walk from the magnificent Descalzas Reales . The place where the theater "Real" is located in Madrid, is distinguished by its picturesqueness and style. It is located opposite the Royal Palace , and next to it stands the equestrian monument created by Velázquez himself. To get from the airport to the theater you can take the metro to the Opera station, or by bus to the San Quintin - Pavia stop.
Are you interested in what fascinates the visitors of the Royal Theater of Madrid? It is one of the largest theaters in Spain. Viewing of the production can make 1854 spectators, this is the number of seats in the former theater of opera and ballet in Madrid. For maximum comfort, 28 VIP lodges are provided, as well as one two-level royal bed with inserts made of natural gold.
The original hexagonal form of the Teatro Real De Madrid is located on the Plaza de Oriente. There is also a small entrance from the Plaza Isabel II square.
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