... Beautiful interior view of a majestic theater located in the historical centre of the city... an architectural gem steeped in history and elegance... a mixture of French, Spanish and Cuban architecture... the auditorium, in the shape of a horseshoe, boasts 950 seats and is decorated with Carrara marble, hand-carved wooden flooring, and a ceiling filled with stunning Classicist-style frescoes... this eclectic-style building is being considered to be one of the most important in the city... Thanks Angelo!ヽ(•‿•)ノ
This theater was built between 1887 and 1889 in honor of Tomás Terry Adans, one of the richest men in Cuba who made a huge fortune in the sugar business in the 19th century.
It was opened in 1895 with the excellent performance of Aida, by Giuseppe Verdi. Since then, numerous personalities from various nationalities have had the honour of performing in it.
The Historic Centre of Cienfuegos was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.
Stamps:
Cats
(Issued 14-02-2007)
Orchids
(Issued 10-11-1995)
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