Teatro Colón, Bermejo

it was a very beutiful experiance i woulde love to do it again adiose amigose

This is one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world and we have had two wonderful experience there. The first was the last ballet that was performed in the theatre before the closing for restoration. The second was the fanstastic tour of the below ground facilities: rehearsal halls for ballet and orchestra, costume departments, scenery construction areas and much, much more. When the theatre opens after its restoration I would recommended highly for the excellent productions and the wonderful tour.

This opera house is very memorable!! Fabulous acoustics, gorgeous art, a national treasure! We loved it so much we are going to return for the grand re-opening in May 2008 for the return of "Aida" which was presented at the original opening in 1908!

Everything is just so fasinating and gorgeous. I enjoyed it 'coz I love to travel!!!I think summer there is the best time to visit because it is winter over here.

Make an effort to take in an event. I saw their Philharmonic Symphony - stunning, beautiful, worth my money and time. I would go to another concert if I were to visit again.

Went to a opera. (Lombardi of the first crusade by Verdi) Buying tickets was easy. Staff was bi-lingual. Also take the tour. they have spanish/english tours. Very informative. Inside was awsome. Heard from our Argie friends that there is some renovation going on in the inside. so might want to check first before going.

The Colon theatre is one of the buildings we re most proud of. Not only is it vast and beautiful, but it represents our love for culture and our history. It's one of my favourite places in Bs As. There are plenty of shows and the price range goes from $2 (pesos) to $100. You can tour the theater, including the underground containing rehearsal halls, tailor and carpentry shops, from 10am to 6pm weekdays. It has hosted, and still hosts, the most famous artists of the national and international opera and ballet. Caruso, Gigli, María Callas, Victoria de los Angeles, Krauss, Carreras, Domingo and Pavarotti were among the renowned singers. It received dancers such as Alicia Alonso, Margot Fonteyn, Paloma Herrera, Nijinski, Nureiev, Barishnikov and Julio Bocca. Orchestra directors as Stravinsky, Toscanini, Von Karajan and Zubin Metha have also presented in the theater. Among the endless number of shows offered, music has a special place. Those who love classical music can choose from a wide variety of concerts performed in different theaters, such as Colón and the Coliseo. Both the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra and the National Symphonic Orchestra offer free concerts.

So much to say. The architecture is spectacular, inside and out. We took a tour and very much enjoyed seeing the building. I believe the interior is closed for most of 2006 for restoration, so it should be even better. Beyond that--go to a performance, any performance! There was a 'gala' for the ballet while we were there. We tried calling months in advance to buy tickets but were told they only sell tickets a few days or maybe it was a week in advance. We arrived on the day tickets came available for the gala and were able to secure tickets at the box office. Funny thing we didn't understand, this was sort of an end of year fundraiser and graduation for the local ballet school apparently. Most tickets had been distributed to parents, etc. There is a big sign in the box office saying that "formal attire is required for all Galas". So I wore my tux and my wife a sequin gown, and we were dramatically overdressed! No one cared of course, but we didn't exactly fit in. The acoustics of this beautiful hall are truly perfect. I had heard of this before but was unprepared for the beautiful impact. No amplification for the orchestra was needed and the sound was perfect, and I swear if you listened you could hear the little feet of the 8 y/o ballerina when they touched the floor from anywhere in the house. I'd love to go there for an Opera! So go see the building during the day, but try to get tickets to something you'll enjoy, it's worth the effort. Oh, and if you really want to splurge, they really do sell the tickets in the Presidential Box to the public when El Presidente isn't scheduled to attend. I stood in the box during a tour--I'd pay big money for those seats!

Very few buildings can describe a great city like the Teatro Colón can do. I travelled around the world and I should say I never expected to find something so wonderful, so magic, so far away. Whenever you go to B.A. city do not forget to visit one of the greatest theatre in the world. Till that day, your journey won't be fulfill. Cheers,

There's a reason this is considered one of the top opera houses in the entire world.