# Municipal Theatre

Ouro Preto, Brazil

Built in 1769 and opened in 1770, this gold-rush opera house is widely regarded as the oldest functioning theatre in the Americas. Its intimate horseshoe auditorium of carved wooden boxes still hosts performances beneath the colonial heart of Ouro Preto.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Municipal Theatre, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: -20.38528, -43.50194

[City page](/cities/ouro-preto)

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