Description

Essentials about the Theatro Municipal Rio de Janeiro in brief

Theater and opera fans should not miss a visit to the Municipal Theater of Rio (pt. “Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro”) during a trip to Rio de Janeiro. It is considered one of the most beautiful and important opera houses in Latin America. The impressive building is located on Praça Floriano in the Cinelândia district of central Rio.

The architecture of the Theatro Municipal Rio de Janeiro

Construction of the Theatro Municipal began in 1905 under the direction of Francisco de Oliveira Passos, who was inspired by the magnificent building of the Opéra Garnier in Paris. No expense or effort was spared in the construction of the theater. The facade and the gilded domes of the municipal theater are particularly worth seeing. But the interior of the Theatro Municipal in Rio de Janeiro is also one of the most beautiful theaters in the world.

The hall of the Theatro Municipal Rio de Janeiro

Completed in 1909, the theater was inaugurated with an initial 1,740 seats. After several reconstructions and renovations, the Municipal Theater of Rio today has 2,360 seats. The schedule regularly includes ballet performances and productions of the well-known operas.

If you can’t get a ticket for a performance at the Municipal Theater or prefer to spend the evening elsewhere in Rio, you can also visit the theater on a guided tour.

Website

theatromunicipal.rj.gov.br

Opening hours

Times of guided tours:

Admission fees

Admission guided tours:

Regular price: R$20.00

Concessions: R$10.00

Address

Getting there

By public transport:

Metro lines L1, L2 and L4: Stop Carioca

Tram line L1: Stop VLT – Carioca

Bus lines 006, 014, 104, 201, 229, 239, 342, 1730D and 4110D: Stop Rua Araújo Pôrto Alegre próximo ao 74-80

Bus lines 2303, 2307, 2308, 2309, 2331 and 2381: Stop Avenida Republica do Chile

By car:

In the immediate vicinity of the Theatro Municipal Rio de Janeiro there are a number of car parks and parking lots.