at a glance

One of the most magnificent and culturally entrenched buildings in the city is the Theatro Municipal, or 'Municipal Theatre' - It was first opened in 1909, in the heart of the Central Zone, Cinelândia, more formerly known as Praça Floriano.

The theatre was largely a product of the determination and activism of the esteemed playwright, Artur Nabantino Gonçalves de Azevedo, who died nine months before his dream came to fruition.

The architecture and design of the great edifice were based on the Paris Opera House - Much of it is classic in nature, although the décor is reminiscent of Baroque styles unsig Gold, marble, great pillars, paintings and engravings endow the interior with a breathtaking aesthetic.