Teatro Colón
The Colón Theatre is a historical building and former theatre located next to the San Martín Plaza, part of the historic centre of Lima. The theater belonged to Teatros y Cinemas Ltda. Its construction began in 1911, being inaugurated on January 18, 1914.Photo: WillsYunire, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Photo: Rafajs77, Public domain.
- Type: Arts center
- Description: theater and former cinema in Lima, Peru
- Also known as: “Teatro Colón, Lima”
- Address: 1000 Jirón de la Unión, Cercado de Lima
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Plaza San Martín and Museum of Elections and Democracy.
Plaza San Martín
Square
San Martín Square is one of the most representative public spaces of the city of Lima, Peru. It is located at the ninth block of Colmena avenue, within the Historic Centre of Lima which was declared a World Heritage Site in 1988 by UNESCO. Plaza San Martín is situated 130 metres east of Teatro Colón.
Museum of Elections and Democracy
Museum
Photo: Fmurillo26, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Museum of Elections and Democracy is a museum opened in 2005 and located in the headquarters of the National Jury of Elections, itself located next to Nicolás de Piérola Avenue in the historic centre of Lima. Museum of Elections and Democracy is situated 290 metres southeast of Teatro Colón.
Plaza Mayor
Square
Photo: Allan Grey, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Plaza Mayor, also known as the Plaza de Armas, is the main public square of the historic centre of the city of Lima, Peru. It dates back to the foundation of the city by Francisco Pizarro on January 18, 1535. Plaza Mayor is situated 1 km northeast of Teatro Colón.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Central Lima and Lima.
Central Lima
Photo: S23678, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Central Lima, Peru comprises the districts of Lima, Breña, Jesús María, Lince, La Victoria, San Luis, El Agustino and Rímac.
Lima
Photo: Thomas Quine, CC BY 2.0.
Lima is the capital of Peru and its largest city. Founded in 1535 by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, the modern city is a curious mix of the modern mega city with some 'islands of modernity', large but orderly slum areas and colonial architecture in downtown.
Santa Beatriz
Quarter
Photo: Matriz1961, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Santa Beatriz is a neighbourhood in Lima District. It is the southernmost area of the district. It limits to the north, with the historic centre of Lima; to the east, with La Victoria; to the south, with Lince; and to the west, with Jesús María.
Teatro Colón
- Categories: theater building, movie theater, building, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Lima, Lima region, Peru, South America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-12.05149° or 12° 3′ 5″ southLongitude
-77.0358° or 77° 2′ 9″ westOpen location code
57V4WXX7+CMOpenStreetMap ID
way 401289542OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=arts_centreOpenStreetMap feature
building=yesWikidata ID
Q26237483
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In Other Languages
From French to Spanish—“Teatro Colón” goes by many names.
- French: “Teatro Colón”
- German: “Teatro Colón”
- Spanish: “Teatro Colon”
- Spanish: “Teatro Colón”
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