Teatro Real
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:58
Standing here in the Plaza de Oriente, you are facing the Teatro Real, the undisputed heart of the performing arts in Spain. This magnificent edifice is not only the premier institution for opera and dance in the country but is…
Listen in the app2The Grand Entrance — The Zaguán and Main Hall1:39
Your journey begins in the 'zaguán,' or entrance hall, where glass doors separate the bustle of the Plaza de Oriente from the hushed anticipation of the theater. This area serves as a transitional space, housing information rooms…
Listen in the app3Royal Perspectives — The Palco Real and Terrace1:44
Continuing to the upper levels, we encounter the 'Palco Real,' or Royal Box, which traditionally offered the finest views of the stage and the most prestigious seating in the house. While the stage is the focus, the theater’s…
Listen in the app4Salons of Royalty — Felipe V and Arrieta1:43
The interior of the Teatro Real is a sequence of themed salons, each with its own scholarly and artistic narrative. The Salon Felipe V is characterized by its striking salmon-colored upholstery that covers the walls, creating a…
Listen in the app5A Celestial Celebration — The Salon de Baile1:44
The Salon de Baile, or Ballroom, is perhaps the most magical space within the Teatro Real. Covering more than 500 square meters and reaching six meters in height, this room is a triumph of modern design integrated into a historic…
Listen in the app6Art and Ambiance — Salon Vergara and Carlos III1:46
The scholarly exploration of the theater's interiors continues in the Salon Vergara and the Salon Carlos III. The Salon Vergara is a gallery of fine art, featuring important nineteenth-century oil paintings and an exquisite…
Listen in the app7The Culinary Stage — Café de Palacio and Papagena1:35
On the sixth floor, we reach the 'Café de Palacio,' a vast space that has been repurposed to blend gastronomy with the arts. Part of this area is currently home to the restaurant 'Papagena,' named after the charming character…
Listen in the app8Closing1:31
As our tour of the Teatro Real comes to a conclusion, we find ourselves back in the Sala Principal, the great heart of the building. High above the center of the auditorium hangs the legendary 2.5-ton chandelier, a glittering…
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What is Teatro Real?
Teatro Real is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 13 min 40 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 40.4182, -3.7104 |
| Last updated |
