Palacio in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Caños del Peral
Frente a este lugar estuvo el teatro de ópera de los Caños De Peral de 1737 a 1817
In front of this location was the Caños De Peral opera house from 1737 to 1817
Erected 1991 by Ayuntamiento de Madrid.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the City of Madrid - "Yellow Diamond" series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 30, 1817.
Location. 40° 25.09′ N, 3° 42.541′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Palacio. Marker is on Plaza de Isabel II, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Plaza de Isabel II 8, Madrid 28013, Spain. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tomas Breton (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); "Frascuelo" (about 120 meters away); Juan Valera y Alcalá-Galliano (about 150 meters away); Puerta de Valnadú / Valnadú Gate (about 150 meters away); Francisco de Quevedo (about 180 meters away); Julian Gayarre (about 180 meters away); Vicente Huidobro (about 180 meters away); José Cubiles (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madrid.
Also see . . . Caños De Peral (Memoria de Madrid, in Spanish).
Excerpt (in translation): "This theater was built at the request of Philip V and by the patronage of Francisco Palomares, who later bought the site because it was municipal property. The year 1737, as indicated on the marker, corresponds to the inauguration of this first permanent Opera House of the Court. Its architectural importance is of the utmost since it resembled more modern theaters (the first in Spain), although it preserved some peculiarities in the accommodation of spectators. Its layout was attributed to Virgilio Rabaglio and Santiago Bonavía....Its demolition, by royal mandate, occurred on September 30, 1817. This was due to the state of ruin in which it was found and the need to adapt the new space to the creation of the Plaza de Oriente.(Submitted on June 3, 2022.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 3, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.