Teatro Nacional, San Salvador

Name: Teatro Nacional
Address: Calle Delgado, San Salvador, El Salvador
Telephone: +503 2222 8760

#17 among attractions in San Salvador

Concerts and shows, Top attraction, Art Nouveau architecture, Theater

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Facts and practical information

Teatro Nacional de El Salvador, or National Theatre of El Salvador, is the oldest theatre in Central America. It began construction on November 3, 1911, by the French architect Daniel Beylard; and inaugurated March 1, 1917. It is of French Renaissance style with modern touches. It was decorated by the Italian architect Lucio Cappellaro, and its Great Hall is one of the most beautiful and elegant in Central America. ()

Local name: Teatro Nacional de San Salvador Architectural style: Art NouveauCoordinates: 13°41'55"N, 89°11'25"W

Address

Calle DelgadoSan Salvador El Salvador

Contact

+503 2222 8760

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Day trips

Teatro Nacional – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Plaza Gerardo Barrios, San Salvador Cathedral, National Palace, Government Center Tower.

~460 ftSW
Memorial
Plaza Gerardo Barrios, San Salvador
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~250 ftW
Famed cathedral with ornate architecture
San Salvador Cathedral, San Salvador
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~660 ftSW
Historical place, Palace
National Palace, San Salvador
4 min walk • The National Palace of El Salvador, located in the heart of San Salvador, stands as a majestic testament to the country's history and architectural elegance. This grand edifice, constructed in the early 20th century, has served as a central hub for governmental...
0.7 miNW
City hall
Government Center Tower, San Salvador
18 min walk • Government Center Tower is a building located in the city of San Salvador, El Salvador. It houses the offices of the Ministry of the Interior.
0.4 miSE
Church
San Esteban, San Salvador
12 min walk • St. Stephen's Church is a historic Roman Catholic church in downtown San Salvador, El Salvador. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Salvador and its patron saint is the protomartyr, St. Stephen.
1.2 miNW
Museum
Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen, San Salvador
32 min walk • The Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen is an innovative museum located in San Salvador, El Salvador. It was founded in the late 1990s by the Venezuelan journalist Carlos Henríquez Consalvi as a museum dedicated to collecting and preserving memories of the Salvadoran civil war, incorporating memories across the political spectrum.
~180 ftSE
13°41'54"N • 89°11'24"W
Museo y Biblioteca Luis Alfaro Durán, San Salvador
1 min walk • Museum
0.5 miW
13°42'1"N • 89°11'53"W
Basilica Sagrado Corazon, San Salvador
14 min walk • Church
1.2 miW
13°41'56"N • 89°12'32"W
Museo de los Niños "Tin Marín", San Salvador
32 min walk • Museum, Science museum
~1920 ftW
13°41'54"N • 89°11'45"W
Plaza Centro, San Salvador
10 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.2 miS
13°40'54"N • 89°11'35"W
Museo de Historia Militar, San Salvador
30 min walk • Museum, Military museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Teatro Nacional?

Nearby attractions include Museo y Biblioteca Luis Alfaro Durán, San Salvador (1 min walk), San Salvador Cathedral, San Salvador (2 min walk), Plaza Morazán, San Salvador (2 min walk), Plaza Gerardo Barrios, San Salvador (3 min walk).

How to get to Teatro Nacional by public transport?

The nearest stations to Teatro Nacional:

Bus

Punto de Ruta 140 (4 min walk)
Punto de Ruta 5 (4 min walk)

Train

Estación de Tren FENADESAL (25 min walk)