Gran Teatro Falla
Gran Teatro Falla
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EleanorBuvby
Berlin, Germany27 contributions
Jan 2011
Teatro Falla is important for hosting the competition of Carnival in Cadiz.
Nevertheless, the builing itself is remarkable.
They organize interesting guided tours where they also show you the attic, which has an art nouveau architecture and looks like an overturn boat keel, and the space below the stage.
Check the Oficina de Turismo (Tourist Information) when are the tours and if they also make visits in other languages beside Spanish.
Nevertheless, the builing itself is remarkable.
They organize interesting guided tours where they also show you the attic, which has an art nouveau architecture and looks like an overturn boat keel, and the space below the stage.
Check the Oficina de Turismo (Tourist Information) when are the tours and if they also make visits in other languages beside Spanish.
Written 22 April 2011
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DadaSuzzy
Bonn, Germany1,603 contributions
Oct 2019
Definitely a must walk-by when exploring Cadiz. It’s a very colourful building with a mixture of Arabian and European architecture.
Written 13 October 2019
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Ben L
Guam, Mariana Islands119 contributions
Dec 2015 • Friends
Beautiful theater with every show very well done. Many friendly staff and incredible details (look up when you are inside- I wonder how long it took to paint!) my pictures do it no justice.
Written 20 December 2015
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David_and_Maria410
Victoria, Canada11 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
Happened to be in Cadiz when a civic Gala (variety) performance was taking place - included many very successful and professional "local" performers such as flamenco's Jonathan Santiago. Fascinating to see the audience reaction. We feel very fortunate to take in this performance and only 20 euros for the best seats! If you are in Cadiz, be sure to check out what is playing. Great way to start to understand local culture!
Written 11 November 2014
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ArisMaroulis
Athens, Greece58 contributions
Sept 2014 • Business
Ok, architecture there is a marvel, too. But foremostly, we learn about how the great composer Manuel de Falla, born 23/11/1876, bridged flamenco to classic music, in a revolutionary albeit sweet mode...
Written 16 September 2014
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Davide G
Palermo, Italy3,752 contributions
Aug 2021
Wonderful spot! Nice from all the spot, a true symbol of the city. Seen only from the outside, still I will keep a wonderful memory of this very original spot!
Written 18 August 2021
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Mike L
Huddersfield942 contributions
Oct 2019
Externally this is a wonderfully imposing building reflecting the mudejar influences with its promises of untold delights inside; seriously beautiful building! I did take a gamble to see a concert which was a mixture of flamenco, jazz, singing, guitar and dance; it paid off it was brilliant. Internally the decoration doesn't match up to the splendour of the Wakefield or Leeds Grand Theatres and the air conditioning was a bit lacking, but the overall atmosphere was superb. Another example of how Cadiz can enter into your soul.
Written 18 October 2019
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Devin
Paris, France138 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
I went here a few weeks ago for a group guided tour. It was so interesting to see the interior of such a beautiful building. The tour had short pauses for the guides to sing carnaval style songs. Overall, very interesting and cool.
Written 20 May 2019
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Chemins-du-monde
USA49 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
We attended an opera there last weekend. Even though we had bought our tickets ten days in advance, we were only able to get tickets at the very, very top of the theater. Despite a very uncomfortable seating arrangement, we were greatly enjoying the performance until a noise caught our attention. There were two security guards standing several rows above us. I watched as one of security guards went to the far end of the balcony, stood for a long time peering out over the audience, and then gradually went back to the other end, stopping several times along the way. It seemed as if he were looking for someone, and this made me very nervous. I stopped paying any attention to the opera and just kept trying to see what he was doing. We left after the first act. We spoke to a guard at the entrance who assured us that nothing was wrong. However, if that was the case, why could the guard not have just stood quietly in the back, instead of distracting the audience?
Written 9 March 2018
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Amirleil10
Winter Park, CO5 contributions
Jun 2014 • Family
actully; the Gran Theatre Manuel de Falla in Plaza de Falla and aside from the color which makes stand out, the architecture is very reminiscent of the arches to be found in the Alhambra and Medinat a-Zahara, which is to say it very much makes the building a very striking architectural piece. Sadly we did not have enough time to enjoy a show, wonder what the interior is like.
The original Gran Teatro was constructed in 1871 by the architect García del Alamo, and was destroyed by a fire in August, 1881. The current theatre was built between 1884 and 1905 over the remains of the previous Gran Teatro. The architect was Adolfo Morales de los Rios, and the overseer of construction was Juan Cabrera de la Torre. The outside was covered in red bricks and is of a neo-Mudejar or Moorish revival style. Following renovations in the 1920s, the theatre was renamed the Gran Teatro Falla, in honor of composer Manuel de Falla, who is buried in the crypt of the cathedral. After a period of disrepair in the 1980s, the theatre has since undergone extensive renovation.
The original Gran Teatro was constructed in 1871 by the architect García del Alamo, and was destroyed by a fire in August, 1881. The current theatre was built between 1884 and 1905 over the remains of the previous Gran Teatro. The architect was Adolfo Morales de los Rios, and the overseer of construction was Juan Cabrera de la Torre. The outside was covered in red bricks and is of a neo-Mudejar or Moorish revival style. Following renovations in the 1920s, the theatre was renamed the Gran Teatro Falla, in honor of composer Manuel de Falla, who is buried in the crypt of the cathedral. After a period of disrepair in the 1980s, the theatre has since undergone extensive renovation.
Written 9 July 2014
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Nosotros las reservamos a través de internet en 1de3milhistorias.
Consistía en una visita guiada por el teatro con todo tipo de explicaciones y si eres seguidor del carnaval de Cádiz te la recomiendo 100%
Los encargados de llevar la visita son muy majos y se hace súper amena y entretenida.
Bonitas las historias y anécdotas que cuentan.
Written 19 December 2019
¿se puede visitar el falla por dentro sin ser carnaval ? Hay horario de visita , gracias
Written 20 August 2018
Cuando nosotros estuvimos en junio no pudimos verlo por dentro. No se si abrirán en determinadas épocas. Un saludo
Written 20 August 2018
How long do shows last when they start at 21.00 - and is it easy to get a taxi after?
Written 21 October 2017
Does anyone have a suggestion about buying good seats? Short of paying the highest price, are there seats that you would recommend?
Written 24 September 2016
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