Theatro da Paz
A neoclassical opera house built during the rubber boom, with a gilded auditorium and a painted ceiling that make it one of the most lavish theaters in the Amazon.
Theatro da Paz was completed in 1878 and is one of Brazil's oldest theaters. It was built with wealth from the rubber trade, using imported European materials: Italian marble, French ironwork and crystal chandeliers. The auditorium ceiling is painted with murals of Greek mythology and Amazonian themes. Guided tours run about once an hour. Tickets cost a few reais, and Wednesdays are often free. You can also attend operas and concerts here. The theater faces Republic Square and can be visited together with it. Visitors should dress appropriately, and tank tops and shorts are not permitted.
Opening hours
Guided tours approx. Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Praça da República
- Estação das Docas
- Palácio Antônio Lemos (Museu de Arte de Belém)
- Igreja de Santo Alexandre & Museu de Arte Sacra
- Ver-o-Peso Market
- Catedral Metropolitana de Belém
- Forte do Presépio (Forte do Castelo)
- Casa das Onze Janelas