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Theatre · Maracaibo, Zulia
Baralt Theatre
Art déco theater at the northwest corner of Plaza Bolívar, inaugurated in 1932 on the site of an 1883 theater where Venezuela’s first films were screened. It has been a national monument since 1981.
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About Baralt Theatre
Teatro Baralt is named after the Zulia writer Rafael María Baralt and sits on the northwest corner of Plaza Bolívar in Maracaibo’s historic center. The first theatre with that name opened on July 24, 1883. In July 1896 it screened the first films shown in Venezuela.
That building was destroyed in 1928 and replaced by the current one, opened in 1932 in an Art Deco style, designed by architect Jerónimo Hoet. Since 1955 the theatre has been managed with participation from the Universidad del Zulia.
In 1981 Teatro Baralt was declared a national monument. Closed in 1986 for a long restoration, it reopened in 1998, with seating for about 680 people.
The theatre hosts plays, concerts, dance and film. Even if you don’t attend a performance, it’s worth seeing the façade from the square and asking at the box office whether interior visits are available.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
A few minutes for the façade; the length of the performance, if you attend one.
Best time
Late afternoon or evening on performance days. The schedule varies; check before you go.
How to get there
It’s on Calle 95, at the northwest corner of Plaza Bolívar, a few steps from the cathedral.
Tip
Check the week’s schedule when you arrive in town: concerts and plays at Baralt are a way to see the interior of the building.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Baralt Theatre
Why is Teatro Baralt important?
In the first theatre of that name, opened in 1883, the first films shown in Venezuela were screened in 1896. The current Art Deco building dates from 1932 and has been a national monument since 1981.
Where is Teatro Baralt?
On the northwest corner of Plaza Bolívar, on Calle 95, in Maracaibo’s historic center.
Can you visit Teatro Baralt inside?
During performances, yes. Ask at the box office whether interior visits are offered outside showtimes.