National Theatre of Costa Rica

Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica
National Theatre of Costa Rica
General information
TypeArts complex
Architectural styleNeo-classical
LocationSan José, Costa Rica
Completed1897
Opened1897
Design and construction
Structural engineerRuy Cristóforo Molinari
Awards and prizesInstitución Benemérita de las Artes Patrias (Costa Rica, 1999); National Monument (Costa Rica, 1965)

The 1,140-seat National Theatre of Costa Rica (Spanish: Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica) is Costa Rica's national theatre, located in the central section of San José. Construction began in 1891, and it opened to the public on 21 October 1897 with a performance of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust.

The National Theatre stood as a cultural asset of the country during a time when coffee exports were a source of its success. It presents high quality performances, with artistic criteria being very high.

The building is considered the finest historic building in the capital, and it is known for its exquisite interior which includes its lavish furnishings.

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