The Paris of South America.

The architecture in Buenos Aires is one of many reasons why it is given that title. There is no better building than Teatro Colon to reinforce the view. Teatro Colon is one of the major Opera houses in the world, noted for wonderful acoustics. We went on a tour, led by Paula, speaking English beautifully, and enjoying every aspect of the building, even though she will have walked around a thousand times. She communicated the privilege of being in the building to us.  It has a magic quality that every performer must feel and that will enhance their dancing or playing. 

I feel a better person for having visited and just touched on the history and grandeur of this special place.

There is a magnificent entrance with marble of different colours from different parts of the world, the ground floor having square cross section pillars. Upstairs the columns are round with altogether a softer appearance.  There is beautiful stained glass in ceilings and windows.

We were allowed into the main auditorium while a rehearsal for a ballet was going on. The stage is huge and the two principle dancers were performing exquisite leaps and pirouettes. There are seven levels of U shaped seating in this ornate setting and we were sitting where world leaders and royalty have sat, although for just 5 minutes!

It was awesome to be there and to attend an event has to be on the agenda for the next visit.