Théâtre de Verdure de Mont Ngaliema
The Théâtre de la Verdure in 1974 | |
| Address | Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|
| Location | Ngaliema, Mont Ngaliema |
| Owner | Ngaliema Town Hall |
| Type | Outdoor amphitheater |
| Seating type | reserved seating |
| Capacity | 3,500 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1970 |
| Renovated | 2011–2012 |
| Architect | Olivier-Clément Cacoub |
The Théâtre de la Verdure (meaning "Green Theater"), is an open-air amphitheater situated within the Institute of National Museums of Congo on Mount Ngaliema in the Ngaliema commune of Kinshasa, located in the western region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It serves as a venue for theatrical performances, concerts, and various cultural events, and is named for its lush, green surroundings.
Constructed in 1970 on the private estate of Mount Ngaliema by President Mobutu Sese Seko, the amphitheater's architectural design was influenced by the archetypal open-air amphitheaters of Greco-Roman antiquity, which Mobutu had encountered during his visit to Italy.