Piraeus Municipal Theatre
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The Piraeus Municipal Theatre is a neoclassical building built on plans by the architect Ioannis Lazarimos [Wikidata] and was opened on 9 April 1895.[1]
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Municipal Theatre of Piraeus | |
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Δημοτικό Θέατρο Πειραιά | |
General information | |
Type | Opera house |
Architectural style | Neoclassical |
Location | Piraeus |
Address | Ir. Politechniou Avenue 32 Piraeus |
Country | Greece |
Coordinates | 37.94342°N 23.64663°E / 37.94342; 23.64663 |
Construction started | June 24, 1884; 139 years ago (1884-06-24) |
Completed | 1895 |
Inaugurated | 9 April 1895 |
Renovated | 2013 |
Cost | 900 thousand Drachmas |
Client | Municipality of Piraeus |
Owner | Municipality of Piraeus |
Height | 30 m (98 ft) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 4 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Ioannis Lazarimos |
Other information | |
Seating capacity | 600 |
Public transit access | Athens Metro: Dimotiko Theatro Athens Tram: Dimarcheio |
Website | |
https://www.dithepi.gr/ |
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The theatre has a 600-seat capacity[2] and is located in the centremost place of Piraeus.[3]