Grand Theater of Havana Alicia Alonso — Attraction in Colón

A magnificent building in Neo-Baroque architectural style. Restored after reconstruction in 1914. Opened for public in 1915. Beautiful architecture with many unique details. Presently, Gran Teatro de La Habana houses the Cuban National Ballet. It's a place for ballet, opera and flamenco. Including auditorium Federico García Lorca (1500 seats) and two smaller concert halls - Sala Alejo Carpentier and Sala Ernesto Lecuona. In front of the magnificent building, you may see four sculptures made of white marble. The sculptures depict an allegory of charity, an allegory of education, an allegory of music and allegory of theatre. At the building lobby, you may admire the beautiful bronze statue (height 7,87 ft) of Alicia Alonso, which was an unbelievable great Cuban prima ballerina. The bronze statue presents Alicja Alonso during her performance in the romantic ballet "Giselle" in 1943.

Earlier, in the same place existed Teatro Tacón (A.D 1838) with an auditorium for 2750 seats.

Gran Teatro de La Habana it’s the spectacular venue!!! Visiting available with a tour guide.

Definitely worth to admire and see.

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The Teatro Tacón had occupied part of the site for decades. Its grand auditorium hosted such European artists as Enrico Caruso and Sarah Bernhardt. During the first years of Cuban independence when thousands of immigrants arrived in Cuba from Spain, a new building was constructed around it, preserving the original theatre.[2] Originally known as the Galician Centre of Havana, the building is decorated with a stone and marble statue as well as sculptures by Giuseppe Moretti, representing allegories depicting benevolence, education, music and theatre.

Alicia Alonso, at 82 years old, attending a performance of Swan Lake in El Gran Teatro in Havana, April 2003. The construction of this building, financed by donations of Galician emigrants, began in 1908 and it opened in 1915 with an opera season offered by important artists of the period. In 1985, at the initiative of the prima ballerina Alicia Alonso, the building was renamed the Great Theatre of Havana.

Following extensive renovations, the theatre has reopened on January 1, 2016 and renamed to honour the Cuban prima ballerina assoluta...

A Step Back in Time at Havana Theatre

Visiting the Havana Theatre in Cuba is like stepping into a time machine that whisks you back to the golden age of cinema and performance. The theatre itself, an architectural masterpiece, exudes old-world charm with its ornate façade and grand interiors, a testament to Cuba’s rich artistic heritage.

But the magic isn’t just inside—the scene outside is equally mesmerizing. A parade of vintage, candy-colored classic cars lines the streets, their gleaming exteriors reflecting the vibrant energy of Havana. These rolling relics from the 1950s make you feel as if you’ve slipped into a bygone era, where glamour and nostalgia coexist in perfect harmony. The fusion of historic elegance and living history creates an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the world.

Whether you come for a show, a glimpse of Havana’s cultural soul, or simply to soak in the mesmerizing spectacle of time standing still, the Havana Theatre is an experience that lingers long...