Teatro Municipal Amira De La Rosa, Barranquilla

Barranquilla, Colombia

Teatro Municipal Amira De La Rosa

By: Kathryn Montijo

1.) When was it built?

    - The construction of the theater started in 1944 and was legally finished and opened its doors in 1982, in which the construction took approximately 38 years to complete.

2.) Who built it?

    - The architects of the theater were Enrique Zeizel, Angelo Magagna and Mario Lignarolo.

3.) Why was it built?

    - The theater was built with the idea to create a cultural custom that distinguished them. 

4.) How big or how high is it?

    - It has the capacity to fit 949 people.

5.) Any interesting features or events connected to the landmark?

    - It was inaugurated by the president Julio Cesar Turbay Ayala with the Canadian ballet Eddy Toussaint.

6.) Any famous people connected to the landmark?

    - The theater was named after Amira De La Rosa who is the writer of the national anthem.

Teatro  Municiapal Amira De La Rosa
Barranquilla, Colombia