Teatro Capitólio, Lisbon

Name: Teatro Capitólio
Address: Lisbon, Portugal

#85 among attractions in Lisbon

Theater, Modernist architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Teatro Capitólio, officially called Cineteatro Capitólio - Teatro Raul Solnado, is located in Parque Mayer, in Lisbon, Portugal. It was opened in 1931. Because of its early modernist design it has been recognized as the first building of the Modern movement in Portugal and was declared a "Building of Public Interest" in 1983. Suffering from water damage, the theatre was closed in the 1980s and only finally reopened in November 2016 after extensive restoration. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: ModernCoordinates: 38°43'8"N, 9°8'48"W

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Santo António (São Mamede)Lisbon Portugal

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Avenida da Liberdade, Palacette Mayer, Hot Club of Portugal, Igreja de São Roque.

~580 ftN
Shopping district, Shopping
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Amusement, Amusement park
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~370 ftSE
Dancing, Nightlife
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0.4 miSE
Jesuit church with sacred art museum
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Memorial
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~1270 ftNW
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0.5 miNW
Square
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~1790 ftSE
Square
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Theater, Concerts and shows
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Synagogue
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Teatro Capitólio?

Nearby attractions include Teatro Maria Vitória, Lisbon (1 min walk), Parque Mayer, Lisbon (1 min walk), Lisbon Botanical Gardens, Lisbon (4 min walk), Cinemateca Portuguesa, Lisbon (5 min walk).

How to get to Teatro Capitólio by public transport?

The nearest stations to Teatro Capitólio:

Metro

Avenida • Lines: Azul (3 min walk)
Restauradores • Lines: Azul (8 min walk)

Bus

Avenida da Liberdade • Lines: 207, 709, 711, 732, 736, 744, AeroBus 1 (3 min walk)
Príncipe Real • Lines: 19B, 202, 22B, 758, 773 (6 min walk)

Tram

Príncipe Real • Lines: 24E (5 min walk)
São Pedro de Alcântara • Lines: 24E (7 min walk)

Train

Rossio (10 min walk)
Cais do Sodré (23 min walk)

Ferry

Cais do Sodré • Lines: Ferries da Transtejo (26 min walk)