Teatro Calderón, Valladolid Facts for Kids

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Teatro Calderón de la Barca
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Teatro Calderón de la Barca Location in Spain
Address	Valladolid, Province of Valladolid, Castile and León, Spain
Coordinates	41°39′15″N 4°43′29″W / 41.654167°N 4.724722°W / 41.654167; -4.724722
Opened	1864
Architect	Jerónimo de la Gándara

The Teatro Calderón de la Barca is a famous theater located in Valladolid, Spain. It's named after a well-known Spanish writer, Pedro Calderón de la Barca. This beautiful building opened its doors in 1864. It is one of the largest theaters in Spain.

History of the Theater
- Inside the Calderón
- A Home for Film and Dance
Gallery
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History of the Theater

The land where the theater now stands was once home to a grand palace. This palace belonged to the Duke of Osuna. It was taken down in the mid-1800s to make space for the new theater. Jerónimo de la Gándara was the architect who designed this impressive building. The theater's outside look is a mix of different styles, but mostly it's a classic "neo-classical" design.

Inside the Calderón

The inside of the Calderón Theater is shaped like a horseshoe. This is a common design for Italian-style theaters. A famous artist named Augusto Ferri created the paintings, curtains, and stage sets. The beautiful lamps on the sides of the theater are from the early 1900s. They have a special "Art Nouveau" design.

The theater also had other cool rooms. There was a coffee shop where people could relax. A library filled with many paintings was also part of the building. There was even a special room for banquets and big dinners. When it first opened, the Calderón was known for being very grand and fancy. It quickly became one of the most important theaters in Spain.

A Home for Film and Dance

Over the years, the theater has had its good times and its challenging times. Since 1973, the Calderón has been the main home for Seminci. This is the Valladolid International Film Festival. It's a big event where movies from all over the world are shown.

In the 1990s, the theater got a major makeover. Architects Jaime Nadal and Sebastian Araujo led this big renovation project. On April 9, 1999, the theater reopened its doors. Queen Sofía of Spain was there for the special event. Since then, many national theater groups have performed on its stage. Both Spanish and international dance companies also use the theater for their shows.