Teatro Colón Audio Guide
Explore Teatro Colón with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
An internationally renowned opera house located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is considered one of the top five opera houses in the world due to its acoustics and architectural grandeur.
What you will hear
The Grand Facade and Plaza Lavalle
Establishes the scale of the building and its historical location. Includes the 'Del Parque' station image to explain what stood here before the theater.
The Eclectic Facade
Welcome to the Teatro Colón, a monumental masterpiece of eclectic architecture that spans 58,000 square meters and took twenty years to complete.
The Main Foyer and Grand Staircase
The 'Must-See' entrance area. Focuses on the Carrara marble and the initial sense of opulence.
The Ceremonial Stairs
Looking down from these heights, you can see the intricate mosaic floors that once served as the backdrop for high society's intermission rituals.
Hand-Carved Marble Lions
These lion heads, meticulously carved into yellow-veined marble, exemplify the decades of specialized craftsmanship required to finish the theater.
The Sculpture 'El Secreto'
Focuses on a specific verified artwork within the theater's collection.
An Intimate Detail
The delicate and intimate positioning of the figures in this sculpture invites visitors to stop and appreciate fine art during the theater's intervals.
The Salón Dorado (Golden Hall)
The 'Must-See' French-inspired hall used for chamber music and social events.
The Golden Hall
Inspired by the opulence of the Paris Opera, the Golden Hall features extensive gold leaf and massive French chandeliers for elite social gatherings.
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