For the love of the opera

Teatro dell’Opera di Roma Birthday

The Teatro dell’Opera was originally known as the Teatro Costanzi after the contractor who built it,  Domenico Costanzi (1819–1898). In November 1926 the Costanzi was bought by the Rome City Council and its name changed to Teatro Reale dell’Opera. The name “Teatro Costanzi” remains officially in use, to refer to the main auditorium. Website

Gran Teatro del Liceo Birthday

El Liceu is the oldest theater in Barcelona still in use as a theater. El Liceu opened at its current address on 4 April 1847. Website