The Amazon's historic opera house
Briefly

The Amazonas Theater, built in the late 1800s, symbolizes the region's past prosperity and cultural richness, showcasing opera performances in a historic setting.
Despite economic decline after the rubber boom, the Amazonas Theater remains a vital cultural spot, attracting international talent like South Korean baritone Taehan Kim.
The construction of the Amazonas Theater, completed in 1896, reflects the extravagance of Manaus's rubber barons during the city’s heyday, designed with imported luxury.
In the wake of its decline, the opera house fell into disuse but regained prominence after its appearance in the film 'Fitzcarraldo' in 1982.
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