The National Theater in San Jose, Costa Rica
August 4, 2008 by Jon Rochetti
Filed under Home & Living
Location: The National Theater of Costa Rica or Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica
Destination: On the on the ‘plaza de la cultura’, San Jose, Costa Rica
Country: Costa Rica
Year Taken: 2008
Photographer: Jon Rochetti
Blog: The DC Traveler
The National Theater of Costa Rica host the National Symphony Orchestra and other performances during the year.
It first opening in 1897, after the Costa Rican president, José Joaquín Rodríguez, levied a tax on the country’s top export, coffee, to fund the project.
The 1,000 seat theater is reminiscent of old world European theaters, with it lavish pink Italian marble and green and gold-themed lobby, Italian paintings, sculptures and ceiling frescos. It’s Baroque architectural style is similar to the Opera House in Paris.
For inside photos, check this link.
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