Teatro Tomás Terry
An Italian-style horseshoe-shaped theater completed in 1890, with well-preserved gold-leaf decoration and ceiling murals, that still hosts performances today.
The Tomás Terry Theatre is named after Tomás Terry, a Venezuelan-born sugar magnate, and was built with funds from his family. It opened in 1890, and famous performers such as Enrico Caruso and Anna Pavlova have appeared here. The theater has three tiers of horseshoe-shaped seating. Its wooden seats, marble statues, Venetian mosaics above the foyer and allegorical ceiling murals all remain in their original state. It is one of the finest 19th-century theaters in Cuba. During the day, visitors can buy tickets to tour the interior (prices as announced on site). In the evenings, there are performances of ballet, concerts and more. Check the program at the entrance.
Opening hours
Visits approx. 09:00–18:00; evening shows sold separately
Nearby sights
- Parque José Martí
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
- Palacio Ferrer
- Paseo del Prado & Malecón
- Punta Gorda
- Palacio de Valle
- Tomás Acea Cemetery
- Castillo de Jagua