The Teatro de Rojas is a 19th-century cornerstone of the dramatic arts in Toledo. Its façade is recognizable by the matching arched windows and the portals beneath them. Walk around the ornate interior and study the spectacular ceiling paintings and other works of art.
Attend a play or recital in the lavish auditorium. Notable among the architectural features are the intricate details around the box and the gold-leaf pattern on the ceiling. Bring the whole family to a spectacular dance performance or watch a classical production.
Take a seat on one of the light purple chairs in this theater. Gold-framed portraits encircle the resplendent fresco adorning the ceiling.
Dine at the restaurants and cafés that spill onto the Plaza Mayor in front of the theater. From here, look up at the imposing pediment displaying the theater’s elaborate emblem. Climb up the steps and inspect the posters for plays and concerts to see if one suits your interests. Nearby, you’ll see the intricate rose window and clock of the Capilla de San Pedro.
The theater is named after the local playwright Francisco de Rojas. His work Del Rey abajo ninguno (Below the King, All Men are Peers) was the first to grace the theater’s stage upon its inauguration in 1879. Note that the complex was renovated in 1987.
Purchase tickets for a show from the ticket office, which opens Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, as well as Friday mornings and Sundays up to 1 hour before the performance.
The Teatro de Rojas is a little east of the center of the Toledo historic quarter. Get on a bus to a nearby street and walk through narrow alleys to the theater. Make sure to visit some of the other attractions in the vicinity, such as the Museo de la España Mágica, the Army Museum and the Capilla de San Pedro.
