gran teatro de la habana

Beautiful building from the outside. And I am sure on the inside as well. I have tried to go in on my last 3 visits. It under repairs and renos. Has been for a year and will be for 2 mote years.

When visiting Habana you will always end up at the Capitol because every taxi driver will want to take you there and all tour busses end up there. But although impressive cross the street to Parque Central, find a bench in the shade and look to the right of the Capitol. Because there stands the Gran Teatro in all its glory. Take the time to take in all the rich details and the amazing architecture. Then walk over and study it up close. This beautiful building can easily compete with the best in Rome or Florence. Do note that the building is under repair (and will be for at least another year) so you cannot see the inside. But even so you should not miss this (free) attraction.

Currently being refurbished the theatre is closed. That being said the exterior of the building is something truly beautiful to behold, both in the daylight and at night. Statues adorn the domes at the four corners of the roof and the facades on the sides of the exterior walls are exquisite. Worth taking the time to peruse.

Did not enter the Teatro bud did enjoy its beautiful architecture both during the day and lit up at night. Lots of activity in this bustling square.

One of the best buildings in Cuba and currently under repair so we could not get in, but go and have a walk around.

... But breathtakingly beautiful on the exterior. Worth a walk by, and enjoy coffee at a sidewalk cafe while watching Classic cars buzz by. Smog is an issue in Havana (old cars and buses), so bring your inhaler :).

Magnificent building that need some restauration, but i have assisted to one of the best performances of ballet ever in life. Enjoyed a lot.

Been in Havana twice and it and the Capitol Building are never open. Maybe someday they will be finished. It will be wortha trip

This is the most beautiful building in Havana, just across from the Central Park. Ballet presentations are held here, mainly at the end of the year and it will get packed because cubans love and admire ballet. Worth the picture.

Does anyone know if the renovations have been completed on the Gran Teatro? I stumbled across the last performance almost two years ago, and was told it would be closed for aprox. two years. Anyone??

On my visit in October 2014 the building was closed for restoration. It is a beautiful example of European architecture ( I am no expert in periods so I can not say which period this architecture represents) and it is worth a visit.

Like the rest of old Havana, everything is covered either with scaffolds that are covered by overgrown tree trunks as renovations take a lifetime to complete or by some other means of scaffolds. This beautiful grand lady had her exterior covered with scaffolds hence we could not fully appreciate her in her true nature. She was still full of grandeur.

I attended the National Ballet of Cuba's Giselle in 2011. What a surprise. an exquisite venue gilt and red velvet abound Alicia Alonso was also.present and gave her blessing A not to be missed venue.(Currently under refurbishment. So closed.)

I saw the brilliant Groupo Nacional de Ballet perform. Excellent. They dance as well or better than their teachers from years back. Oh those Russians....

The theater is not old. It was built in the 50's and opened in 1959. It has had some renovations as shown in the brand new seats. The performances, ballet, opera, zarzuela, etc. are very good and the stage is excellent. The prices could not b e better 10 CUCs (US$11) for tourists and 10 CUPs (US$0.50) for nationals. The only drawback was that one of the bathrooms was broken and the other had to be share by males and females. Of course, not together but taking their turns in a line.