Step into history at the Amazon Theatre (Teatro Amazonas), a magnificent opera house nestled in Manaus, Brazil, right in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. Built during the Belle Époque rubber boom and over 126 years old, this Renaissance Revival masterpiece was chosen by Vogue magazine as one of the world's most beautiful opera houses and is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You should visit to marvel at an architectural jewel that brings world-class arts to the rainforest.
As home to the Amazonas Philharmonic Orchestra and the annual Festival Amazonas de Ópera, it regularly hosts concerts, choirs, and iconic musical performances. When you explore the interior, you will discover an opulent 701-seat auditorium adorned with Louis Quinze furnishings from France, 198 Italian chandeliers—including 32 crafted from Murano glass—and stunning ceiling panels painted by Domenico de Angelis the Younger. Outside, gaze up at the iconic dome covered in 36,000 ceramic tiles painted in the vivid colors of Brazil’s national flag.
From its Carrara marble stairs and Glasgow steel walls to the grand curtain depicting the 'Meeting of the Waters,' every corner showcases global craftsmanship brought together in a legendary setting.
What to see at Amazon Theatre
- Iconic dome featuring 36,000 ceramic tiles painted in the colors of the Brazilian flag
- Renaissance Revival auditorium seating 701 guests with French Louis Quinze furnishings
- Intricate interior ceiling panels decorated by Italian artist Domenico de Angelis the Younger
- 198 imported Italian chandeliers, including 32 made of Murano glass
- Grand stage curtain featuring Crispim do Amaral's painted artwork 'Meeting of the Waters'
Visiting tips
Plan your trip around the annual Festival Amazonas de Ópera to see the Amazonas Philharmonic Orchestra perform live in this historic venue.
How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Festival Amazonas de Ópera
How to get there & what’s nearby
Amazon Theatre is easy to reach on Manaus’s public transport. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Manaus travel guide.
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