Teatro Colon
On our second to the last day in Buenos Aires, we decided to visit the Teatro Colon and join one of the tours. It was a bit pricey for our taste but we bit the bullet. We thought, "When would we go back?" Heaven only knows. Besides, it kept raining on and off outside and so it was the best time to do something indoors. Museum visits were high on our list that day.
The ticket that was first given us was conducted in Spanish. It was a good thing we saw it early otherwise, Marc would not have understood anything at all. The staff at the ticket sales was kind enough to change the tickets.
The guide was pretty good and spoke very good English. The theater I must say was impressive. It made me laugh when I found out that in the olden days, patrons had different entrances to the theater depending on their ticket. The least expensive ticket holders entered through the back and side doors while only the ones with the most expensive tickets entered through the main entrance, the same entrance people today enter regardless of their ticket price go through.
I am just so glad I don't live in a society that was as class conscious. At least, not anymore.
In front of Teatro Colon
Teatro Colon
Marc in front of Teatro Colon
This is the view one gets upon entry through the main gate.
Glass ceiling inside the Teatro Colon
Here is how the main entrance to Teatro Colon looks. Pretty nice, eh?
Loved the stained glass ceiling above the main entrance
Beautiful intricate finish on one of the walls
Venus and Cupid, the goddess and god of love inside Teatro Colon
A view of one of the windows from one of the many halls inside
a column with very intricate design
A mini hall for concerts
A very partial view of the main theater.
One of the box seats
A view of main façade of the Teatro Colón
