The concrete building
Modern brutalism.
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The Teatro Argentino in La Plata is one of the country's leading opera and ballet houses, with its own resident orchestra, chorus and ballet. Its first building, in Italian classical style, was among the finest theatres of the nineteenth century, until a great fire during a ballet rehearsal destroyed it in 1977. Almost two decades later the new building opened on 12 October 1999: a massive block of exposed concrete in modern brutalist style whose look sparked much debate in the city. Through the season it stages opera, ballet and concerts. Performances are ticketed, and building tours are held at times. La Plata is about an hour from Buenos Aires; pair a visit with the La Plata Museum and Casa Curutchet.
Modern brutalism.
Orchestra and ballet.
Opera and concerts.
Avenida 51 between 9 and 10, La Plata
Pasaje Dardo Rocha (La Plata)The Pasaje Dardo Rocha is one of the finest buildings in La Plata, capital of Bu6 minutes walk
Casa Curutchet (Le Corbusier)Casa Curutchet is the only house the Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier designe14 minutes walk
La Plata Museum of Natural HistoryThe La Plata Museum is one of the largest natural history museums in South Ameri22 minutes walk4.7A great fire during a ballet rehearsal destroyed it in 1977; the present building opened in 1999.