Corral de comedías [Almagro] (Q9440)
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Theatre building in Almagro, Spain, opened in 1628
- Corral de comedías
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| English | Corral de comedías [Almagro] | Theatre building in Almagro, Spain, opened in 1628 |
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38°53'17.916"N, 3°42'42.840"W
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Built ca. 1584. First recorded performance given in 1629. In the 18th century converted into a lodging house. Rediscovered during the renovation of Plaza Mayor in 1953. Re-opened 29 May 1954. Considered the best preserved surviving example of a 17th century Spanish corral de comedia (courtyard theatre). Venue of the annual Festival Internacional de Teatro Clásico. (English)
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No heritage theatre machinery It is the only known theatre of its kind still standing and functioning in Europe. Part of its uniqueness also resides on the fact that the theatre has managed to keep its original structure, historical remain of what a XVII century house of the comedy or theatre courtyard used to be during the Spanish Golden Age. (English)
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1652
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1628
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Castilla y Léon 221
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C/ San Vicente (En el solar del posterior Teatro Principal).
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HST_0145
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