
Teatro Colón was built from 1889 to 1908 by a succession of three architects. During our one hour tour the guide tells us it is one of the six most important opera houses in the world. We learn that the columns and other portions of the interior are stucco, expertly painted to look like marble. The master craftsmen were brought to Buenos Aires from Europe. It is an impressive building which is used today for opera, ballet and the symphony.