Museums & Arts · Our pick in Menorca
Teatre Principal de Maó
Opened in 1829
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About Teatre Principal de Maó
The Teatre Principal de Maó opened in 1829. In its own words it is the oldest opera house still in use in Spain, a horseshoe theatre built by the Italian impresario Giovanni Palagi. It stages opera, concerts and theatre, and runs guided visits (teatremao.com).
Why it's on our list
- Opened in 1829
- Guided visits
- Opera and concerts
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Teatre Principal de Maó before you go.
What’s on
Teatre Principal de Maó publishes its programme and booking on its own website.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Teatre Principal de Maó, as the crow flies.
- Cristine Bedfor Mahón550 m7 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Teatre Principal de Maó are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Fortalesa de La Mola4.2 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Menorca Airport (MAH)4.6 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Cova d’en Xoroi11 kmCar or taxi 22 min
- Torre d’en Galmés13 kmCar or taxi 24 min
- Fornells22 kmCar or taxi 38 min
- Cala Galdana26 kmCar or taxi 44 min
- Cala Macarella28 kmCar or taxi 48 min
- Naveta des Tudons34 kmCar or taxi 56 min
- Ciutadella Cathedral38 kmCar or taxi 63 min