The National Theatre, Costa Rica


🔍 The National Theatre 🎭

📍 Seen in San Jose, Costa Rica 🇨🇷

💬 Its construction began in 1891 and it opened to the public on October 21st, 1897. To finance the construction of this beautiful building, the President of Costa Rica, José Joaquín Rodríguez Zeledón, decided to place a tax on coffee.


Photo Location:

Catedral, San Jose Costa Rica

Year Opened:

1897

Architectural Style:

Neo-Classical

Building Dimensions:

60 m x 40 m

Cost of Construction:

$900,000 (at late 1800s exchange rates)

People Full Capacity:

1500 guests

Coordinates:

9°55′59″N 84°04′37″W

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