In your next visit to San Lorenzo de El Escorial, In the Sierra de Madrid, you will be able to see again, now completely renovated, the Royal Coliseum Carlos III, an artistic jewel from the 18th century and the last Corte Theater still active in Spain.
El Royal Coliseum of El Escorial was inaugurated in 1771, and declared as monument Asset of Cultural Interest, is the oldest of the covered theaters that exist in Spain.
This is an example of baroque theater according to the style of the French and Neapolitan theaters of the late 18th century. Designed by the French architect Jaime Marquet, commissioned by King Charles III, Juan de Villanueva, the architect behind the Prado Museum, among other historical buildings in Madrid, participated in its construction.
Located on Floridablanca street San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Royal Coliseum of Carlos III It has had multiple uses throughout its history. Its greatest boom was at the beginning of the 20th century, as numerous works by famous playwrights of the time were premiered in this theater.
After the Civil War it was converted into a movie theater, under the name Teatro Lope de Vega. But at the end of the 70s a great reform and Royal Coliseum of El Escorial It became a hall for musical performances and dance.
In 2006 it was temporarily closed to carry out extensive remodeling, and this December it has just reopened with a concert schedule that you can still enjoy, as it closes this Sunday the 19th with the performance of Christmas choirs by Juan Sebastian Bach by the Escolanía del Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and a viola quartet.
From now on the Royal Coliseum of San Lorenzo de El Escorial It is once again a room where a wide range of events will take place. programming of concerts and theater and dance performances.
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