Apollo Theater (Miranda de Ebro) facts for kids
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Salón Apolo Theatre
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Apollo Theatre, Miranda de Ebro (1920s)
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| Address | Pza. Santa María s/n Miranda de Ebro Spain |
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| Coordinates | 42°41′00″N 2°57′10″W / 42.68333°N 2.95278°W |
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| Built | 1921 |
| Opened | 4 October 1921 |
| Architect | Original building: Fermín Álamo (1920); Rebuilt: Miguel Verdú Belmonte (2015) |
The Apollo Theater (also known as Teatro Salón Apolo) is the main theater in Miranda de Ebro, a city in the Burgos province of Spain. It is located right in the historic center of the city, next to the old Santa María church. This beautiful theater was first built in 1921. After being in ruins for many years since 1987, it was completely fixed up and opened again in 2015.
History of the Apollo Theater
Before the Apollo Theater was built, there was a social club and a small palace on the same spot. Sadly, this building burned down on December 28, 1918. The owner of the land, a lady named Doña Dolores Ángel-Zorrilla de Velasco, decided to build something new for fun and entertainment.
The new building was designed in 1920 by an architect from La Rioja named Fermín Álamo. The Apollo Theater officially opened its doors on October 4, 1921.
The stage inside the theater is quite large, measuring about 147 square meters. The main hall can hold up to 473 people. These seats are spread out between the main floor (called the stalls) and the special viewing areas (called boxes). The theater was built in a style known as "Italian style."
The building's design is an example of Neoclassical architecture. This means it uses ideas from ancient Greek and Roman buildings, like columns and grand, balanced shapes.
See also
In Spanish: Teatro Apolo (Miranda de Ebro) para niños
