The National Theatre "Vasile Alecsandri", Iasi

The National Theatre "Vasile Alecsandri", Iasi (must see)

The Iași National Theatre is the oldest national theatre and one of the most commercially successful in Romania, operational since May 1840. In February 1888, the original theatre building completely burned down. The restoration took two years (1894-1896), and was run by Viennese architects, Fellner and Helmer. The result was a combination of Neoclassic exterior and lavishly decorated interior, featuring a mixture of Rococo and Baroque styles, earning the building the status of one of the most elegant in Romania. In 1956, marking the 140th anniversary of the first theatrical performance in the Romanian language, the theater was named after of Romania's prominent playwright and poet Vasile Alecsandri. Today, this is a listed National Historic Monument and also home to the Romanian National Iasi Opera.

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The National Theatre "Vasile Alecsandri" on Map

Sight Name: The National Theatre "Vasile Alecsandri"
Sight Location: Iasi, Romania (See walking tours in Iasi)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Create Your Own Walk in Iasi

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Iasi Introduction Walking Tour

Iasi Introduction Walking Tour

The city of Iasi – second largest in Romania after the national capital Bucharest – is quite often, and deservedly so, referred to as the "cultural capital" of the country. Located in the vast eastern region of Moldova, around which Romania, as a unified kingdom, was formed in the mid 19th century, it was indeed once the capital of it. Renowned for its cultural heritage, Iasi is also...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles

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