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Rubén Darío National Theatre

Coordinates: 12°09′30″N 86°16′29″W / 12.1584°N 86.2748°W / 12.1584; -86.2748
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A performance of the Palo de Mayo in the theater.

The Rubén Darío National Theatre (Spanish: Teatro Nacional Rubén Darío) is the national theatre of Nicaragua. It is located in the capital, Managua, and was named in honor of Nicaragua's (and one of Latin America's) most renowned poets, Rubén Darío.

History

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The National Theater was one of the few major buildings to survive, within the centre of Managua, after the devastating 1972 Managua earthquake.

The Theater

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The Nicaraguan National Theater is a leading venue for cultural life in Managua, including music, theater and the visual arts. [1] The theater serves as the most important theater for shows and concerts.

See also

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12°09′30″N 86°16′29″W / 12.1584°N 86.2748°W / 12.1584; -86.2748