Teatro Arriaga facts for kids
| Teatro Arriaga Arriaga antzokia |
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| Location | Bilbao, Spain |
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| Type | Opera house |
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| Opened | 31 May 1890 |
| Architect | Joaquín Rucoba |
The Arriaga Theatre (called Teatro Arriaga in Spanish and Arriaga antzokia in the Basque language) is a beautiful opera house in the city of Bilbao, Spain. An opera house is a special theater built for performing operas, which are plays where the actors sing most of their lines.
The theatre is named after a very talented young musician, Juan Crisóstomo de Arriaga. He was so good at composing music that people often called him the "Spanish Mozart."
History of the Theatre
A Grand Opening
The Arriaga Theatre first opened on May 31, 1890. It was designed by a famous architect named Joaquín Rucoba, who also built the city hall.
The building was created in a fancy style known as Neo-baroque. This style was meant to look like the grand and detailed buildings from an earlier time in history, making the theatre look very elegant and important.
Overcoming a Disaster
In August 1983, a terrible flood swept through Bilbao and caused major damage to the city, including the Arriaga Theatre. The building was almost completely destroyed by the floodwaters.
However, the people of Bilbao worked hard to save their beloved theatre. It was carefully rebuilt and opened again to the public in 1985, looking as magnificent as it did before. Today, it stands as a symbol of the city's strength.
See also
In Spanish: Teatro Arriaga para niños
- List of opera houses
External links
- www.teatroarriaga.com You can learn more about the theatre's history on its official website.
