National Theatre of Costa Rica
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The 1,140-seat National Theatre of Costa Rica (Spanish: Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica) is Costa Rica's national theatre, located in the central section of San José. Construction began in 1891, and it opened to the public on 21 October 1897 with a performance of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust.
Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica | |
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General information | |
Type | Arts complex |
Architectural style | Neo-classical |
Location | San José, Costa Rica |
Completed | 1897 |
Opened | 1897 |
Design and construction | |
Structural engineer | Ruy Cristóforo Molinari |
Awards and prizes | Institución Benemérita de las Artes Patrias (Costa Rica, 1999); National Monument (Costa Rica, 1965) |
The National Theatre stood as a cultural asset of the country during a time when coffee exports were a source of its success. It presents high quality performances, with artistic criteria being very high.
The building is considered the finest historic building in the capital, and it is known for its exquisite interior which includes its lavish furnishings.[1]