Faenza Theatre
The Faenza theatre (Spanish: Teatro Faenza) is the oldest movie theatre in Bogotá, Colombia. It was opened on the site of a former ceramic (Spanish: faenza) factory on 3 April 1924 with the screening of a French film. The theatre was listed as a National Monument of Colombia on 11 August 1975 under decree 1584.
| Faenza theatre | |
|---|---|
Teatro Faenza | |
The entrance to the theatre | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Art Nouveau |
| Town or city | Bogotá |
| Country | Colombia |
| Coordinates | 4°35′51″N 74°04′18″W |
| Opened | 3 April 1924 |
| Renovated | 2004 to 2007 |
| Website | |
| http://www.teatrofaenza.com.co | |
The building is an example of Art Nouveau architecture. After falling into disrepair, the theatre was restored from 2004 to 2007.
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