Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Visiting Artists
Over the years, notable
artists have performed
here, including the
Israeli-based pianist
and conductor Daniel
Barenboim, who visits
his native Argentina to
conduct the Teatro
Colón's resident
orchestra.
VISITORS' CHECKLIST
Practical Information
Tucumán 1171.
City Map
3 D4.
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(011) 5533-5599 (tickets),
(011) 4378-7127 (guided tours).
Open
10am-8pm Mon-Sat,
10am-5pm Sun.
8
9am-3:45pm daily.
&
∑
teatrocolon.org.ar
Transport
Tribunales.
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29, 39, 59, 67,
115, 132.
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Soldi's Paintings
Argentinian painter Raúl Soldi was
commissioned to paint the dome in
the 1960s. It features a host of ethereal
dancers, musicians, and opera singers.
The Staircase
The sweeping main
staircase is made from
white Carrara marble,
with Portuguese
marble banisters
crowned by a pair
of handcarved
lion heads.
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Façade on Libertad
Built in the French Renaissance style,
this structure has Corinthian and Ionic
capitals on the upper floors of the beautiful
main entrance.
