Chaby Pinheiro Theatre

Category: Culture and Entertainment > Theatre

District: Leiria > Nazaré > Nazaré > Sítio da Nazaré

Location

Near the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazaré, Nazaré.

Style

Italian romantic theatre, designed by Ernesto Korrodi in 1908.

Construction

Started in 1908, resumed in 1923, and inaugurated on February 5, 1926 with Chaby Pinheiro.

Art and Decoration

Paintings and frescoes by Frederico Ayres, with a decorated ceiling.

Cultural Significance

Important for amateur theatre in Nazaré, especially in the 1940s.

Restorations

Carried out in 1976 and 1993 with modernization of equipment.

Current Activities

Concerts, exhibitions, conferences and other cultural events.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt