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Teatro Colón

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Top 10No. 1 in Latin America

Teatro Colón

The opera house in Buenos Aires opened in 1908 and has a horseshoe-shaped auditorium. Performances cover opera, ballet and concerts, and guided tours show the Golden Hall and the auditorium.

Highlights

  • Horseshoe auditorium acoustics
  • Golden Hall
  • Box seats and balconies

Good to know

  • Buy tickets online in advance
  • Side seats have blind spots
  • Guided tour lasts about 50 minutes

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