Teatro Real
Teatro Real
Teatro Real (Plaza Isabel II, Madrid) – this opera house is located in front of the Royal Palace, between the two plazas, or squares, of Plaza de Isabel II and Plaza de Oriente, and right next to the famous Café de Oriente. It stands where the old theater of Los Caños del Peral once stood. Los Caños del Peral was built in 1708 and was pulled down when it almost became a ruin in 1818 to make way for the new Teatro Real.
The Teatro Real is now home to the Compañía del Teatro Real. They specialise in opera, though also ballet on occasion. They regularly work with most of Spain’s leading talent in opera, including world famous names such as Plácido Domingo. The theater has also become an important venue for major classical music performances. Go to the Teatro’s website for details on upcoming events: www.teatro-real.com/