Tuesday morning we visit Teatro Colón, the Opera House. On our walk to the theater we come across a political protest or rally. It seems our guide from yesterday was accurate, protests seem to be a common occurrence.
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.
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.
For lunch we go to El Sanjuanino. It is a local restaurant in Ricoleta well known for their empanadas. We order a variety of empanadas, a salad and some octopus. A ton of delicious food!
In the afternoon we tour Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo. This huge mansion was the home of a very wealthy family, the result of the marriage of Matías Errazúriz and Josefina de Alvear, the granddaughter of Independence-era leader Carlos María de Alvarez. It was designed by the French architect, René Sergent. Established as a museum in the 1930's, it displays antique furnishings and collector art. It is fun to walk through the rooms and imagine what life had been like living in the home.
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