Teatro Nacional D. Maria II
Santa Maria Maior
dramatic theatre in Lisbon, Portugal
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Te-ah-tro Nah-sy-on-al Do-nah Mah-ree-ah Se-goon-dah, or the D. Maria II National Theatre. …
Listen in the app2The Neoclassical Facade — A Temple of Art
The architect of this grand structure was Fortunato Lodi, an Italian who brought the strict elegance of Neoclassicism to the heart of Lisbon. The facade is characterized by its grand portico with six Ionic columns, which gives it…
Listen in the app3The 1964 Fire — A Tragedy and Rebirth
In nineteen-sixty-four, a devastating fire broke out inside the theater, nearly destroying it completely. Only the exterior walls and the grand facade survived the flames. …
Listen in the app4Almeida Garrett’s Vision — A National Mission
To understand the National Theatre, one must understand Almeida Garrett. He believed that a true nation needed its own stage to tell its own stories in its own language. …
Listen in the app5The Site of the Estaus Palace — Darkness to Light
The ground you are standing on has a long and somewhat dark history. Before the theater was built, this was the site of the Palace of the Estaus. …
Listen in the app6The Great Stage — A Technical Marvel
The D. Maria II is known as the 'largest stage of Portuguese theater.' Since its reopening in nineteen-seventy-eight, the interior has been equipped with state-of-the-art acoustics and stage machinery. …
Listen in the app7Rossio Square — The Theater's Setting
To fully appreciate the theater, one must look at it in the context of Rossio Square, also known as Praça de Dom Pedro Quarto. For centuries, this has been the liveliest square in Lisbon, comparable to London’s Trafalgar Square. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As you stand in the shadow of the D. Maria II National Theatre, consider its role as the conscience and voice of Portugal. …
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What is Teatro Nacional D. Maria II?
Teatro Nacional D. Maria II is a place in Santa Maria Maior with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Santa Maria Maior |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.7148, -9.1398 |
| Last updated |
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