Buenos Aires Attractions

Teatro Colón

The Teatro Colón opened in 1908 is the second largest performing arts theatre in the southern hemisphere, second only to the Sydney Opera House in Australia. It was designed by Italian architect Francisco Tamburri and is an Italian Renaissance-style building with a seating capacity of 2,500 (although more people have been squeezed in at a time). It has hosted many international performers including Nijinsky, Pavlov, Pavarotti and Domingo. Guided tours take visitors to the theatre's workshops, rehearsal rooms, auditorium and stage.

Address: Cerrito 618; Website: www.teatrocolon.org.ar; Telephone: Guided tours: (0)11 4378 7132/33, ticket office: (0)11 4378 7344; Transport: Metro to Carlos Pellegrini station; Opening time: The theatre is currently closed for renovations until May 2010