part of the theatrical heritage of rio de janeiro, the centro cultural solar de botafogo theatre is the brainchild of actor leonardo franco, who has founded a cultural space of remarkable magnitude in the city.

located in the bohemian botafogo neighborhood, in the zona sul of the city, the solar has become a hub for free-spirited performances, in a city bustling with creativity.

originally a farm, which was passed around well-to-do cariocas during the twentieth century, the building was bought by franco, in 2001, with work beginning on the theatre three years later.