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Gran Teatro Cervantes

The Gran Teatro Cervantes is a famous theatre located in Tangier, Morocco. It was named after the well-known Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes. Spanish builders completed this beautiful theatre in 1913.

History of the Theatre

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Gran Teatro Cervantes

The idea for the Gran Teatro Cervantes came from Esperanza Orellana, her husband Manuel Peña, and the owner Antonio Gallego. They started building it on April 2, 1911, with a special ceremony. The construction finished quickly, and the theatre opened its doors in 1913. It was a very large theatre for its time, able to seat about 1400 people.

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