Coliseu dos Recreios
The Coliseu dos Recreios—also known as o Coliseu de Lisboa—takes shape in metal and engineering, not stone: its main building was constructed within a metal lattice by Francisco Goulard between 1888 and 1890. The facade was completed by Cesare Ianz, and the auditorium opened on 14 August 1890, marking the start of a long public life for Lisbon’s performances and gatherings. By 1897, the Geographical Society of Lisbon, Sociedade de Geografia de Lisboa, occupied part of the complex. They inaugurated the Portuguese Hall, Sala Portugal, created by architect José Luís Monteiro (1849–1942), and António Santos Júnior became director general the same year. After António Santos died in 1920, Ricardo Covões took over the direction. A major refurbishment finished in February 1994 reshaped the hall and stage, and renewed the surrounding spaces. …
AI-generated from open data and cross-checked, with review where noted. How we write narrations
🎧 Listen in WayWhisperOfficial website ↗
