National Theatre of Costa Rica
| Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica | |
|---|---|
National Theatre of Costa Rica | |
Interactive map of the Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica area | |
| General information | |
| Type | Arts complex |
| Architectural style | Neo-classical |
| Location | San José, Costa Rica |
| Completed | 1897 |
| Opened | 21 October 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) |
| Other information | |
| Seating capacity | 1,140 |
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The 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. It has capacity for 1,140 people.
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.