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Teatro Español – Europe’s oldest theater since 1583

Teatro Español theater Plaza de Santa Ana Barrio de las Letras Madrid historic venue

Teatro Español in Plaza de Santa Ana dates from 1583, making it one of Europe’s oldest theaters. Still stages classic Spanish plays and contemporary theater. The current 1895 building features beautiful facade, continuing Barrio de las Letras’ cultural legacy.

Barrio de las Letras – Madrid’s Literary Quarter
Cervantes’ resting place – Convento de las Trinitarias