Teatro Sauto
A neoclassical theater completed in 1863 and designated a national monument in Cuba. Its horseshoe-shaped auditorium and ceiling murals are well preserved.
Teatro Sauto stands on Plaza Vidal in the old town of Matanzas. It opened in 1863 and is one of Cuba's most important 19th-century theaters. Famous performers such as Anna Pavlova and Enrico Caruso have appeared on its stage. The horseshoe-shaped auditorium has three tiers of boxes, and the ceiling is painted with murals of the Muses. The wooden floor can be raised to turn the hall into a dance floor. Daytime visitors can buy tickets to look around for a few dollars. If there is a performance, you can see ballet, drama, or a concert. Note: opening times and restoration work change often, so check ahead. Photography inside may incur an extra fee.
Opening hours
Daytime visits (check theatre announcements)
Nearby sights
- Matanzas Historic Centre
- Museo Farmacéutico de Matanzas
- Castillo de San Severino
- Ermita de Monserrate (Matanzas)
- Cuevas de Bellamar
- Valle del Yumurí
- Río Canímar
- Playa Coral