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Journal Entry #90 - Posted on Monday March 31st, 2008 at 7:33 pm by Anne Watcher
We returned to tour the inside of the National Theater in San Jose on Friday. We were both so tired from our trip to Arenal/Monteverde but we really wanted to see the. The bus from Santa Elena took us to San Jose and since our time here was quickly coming to an end we knew chances of getting back to San Jose were slim. We are both so glad that we put forth the effort. It is truly a gem and I think the most beautiful building I've ever seen.
As coffee plantations grew in the 1800's in Costa Rica so did the wealth of their owners. With this new found money they were able to send their children to school in Europe and thus were exposed to the beauty of the architecture there. Thus this theater is an exact replica of the Paris Opera House right down to the gold leaf covering almost everything and the marble floors and handrails. Original ornate oil paintings grace the ceilings. Leather and rich velvets and some of the nicest woods make up the balcony seating areas.
If you ever get to visit San Jose, CR please visit this majestic venue. Cost for the tour: $5.00 US per person
Main aisle down the centre of main floor seating.
View of balcony seating and ornate lighting. If it appears gold it is!
Ceiling of main hallway
Marble stairs and handrail guide you to the second level lobby.
Notice the ornateness of the walls, trim and moldings.
All are covered in gold leaf.
The Smoking Room
Restoration of the gold leaf was underway when we were there.
As coffee plantations grew in the 1800's in Costa Rica so did the wealth of their owners. With this new found money they were able to send their children to school in Europe and thus were exposed to the beauty of the architecture there. Thus this theater is an exact replica of the Paris Opera House right down to the gold leaf covering almost everything and the marble floors and handrails. Original ornate oil paintings grace the ceilings. Leather and rich velvets and some of the nicest woods make up the balcony seating areas.
If you ever get to visit San Jose, CR please visit this majestic venue. Cost for the tour: $5.00 US per person
Main aisle down the centre of main floor seating.
View of balcony seating and ornate lighting. If it appears gold it is!
Ceiling of main hallway
Marble stairs and handrail guide you to the second level lobby.
Notice the ornateness of the walls, trim and moldings.
All are covered in gold leaf.
The Smoking Room
Restoration of the gold leaf was underway when we were there.
Edited on Monday March 31st, 2008 at 8:33 pm
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