The Teatro Colón, with its adorable Italian-style facade, has had various names since its birth in 1792; this latest version opened as Teatro Nacional in 1892 and was designed by Italian architect Pietro Cantini. Fresh off a mid-2014 re-opening after its lavish interiors underwent a six-year makeover, the theater hosts concerts, opera, ballet, plays – and even electronica DJ sets.
Starting in 2015, day tours will be instituted – check at the box office.
