Teatro Colón

Welcome to the grand Teatro Colón. Before we begin, I must make an academic clarification. …

Standing on the narrow Calle 10, the facade of the Teatro Colón demands immediate attention. Commissioned by President Rafael Núñez in 1885, the building was designed by the esteemed Italian architect Pietro Cantini. …

Passing through the main doors, we enter the Grand Foyer. The transition from the street is dramatic, immediately enveloping the visitor in an atmosphere of aristocratic luxury. …

We now step into the main auditorium, the true heart of the theater. The room is designed in the classic Italian 'horseshoe' shape. …

Before taking your seat, look straight up. The ceiling of the main auditorium is a breathtaking work of art. …

Direct your attention to the prominent, highly decorated box located on the second tier, directly facing the center of the stage. This is the Presidential Box (Palco Presidencial). …

While the Teatro Colón is primarily a temple of the arts, we must highlight a very recent, monumental event that occurred on its wooden stage. In November 2016, this theater was chosen as the venue for the signing of the revised…

Our tour of Bogotá's Teatro Colón comes to an end. We have admired Pietro Cantini's rigorous neoclassical facade and walked the opulent, marble-lined foyer. …