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Teatro de la Maestranza

About

Teatro de la Maestranza is one of Seville’s leading cultural landmarks, a modern opera house that brings world‑class music and performance to the banks of the Guadalquivir. Opened in 1991, it stands beside the historic bullring yet contrasts it with a sleek, contemporary design that reflects the city’s evolving artistic identity. Inside, its circular auditorium offers exceptional acoustics and an intimate atmosphere, making it a favourite venue for opera, symphonic concerts, ballet, and contemporary productions. The theatre hosts the Royal Seville Symphony Orchestra and attracts renowned international artists, reinforcing its status as a cornerstone of Andalusia’s performing arts scene. Its riverside setting and elegant architecture make it a cultural beacon, inviting audiences to experience Seville’s vibrant creative spirit in a space where tradition and innovation meet.

Seville Spain

Location

Teatro de la Maestranza is located at Paseo de Cristóbal Colón 22 along the Guadalquivir River in Seville's Arenal neighborhood. This modern opera house opened in 1991 with a distinctive cylindrical auditorium capped by a rounded dome rising 47 meters. Nearby, the Torre del Oro naval museum stands directly beside it to the west, while the Real Maestranza bullring occupies the adjacent block, Paseo Colón promenades lead toward Plaza de Cuba eastward, and María Luisa Park with Plaza de España unfolds south across Puente de Isabel II.

Teatro de la Maestranza

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