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The councilman of Culture thanks the Association of Friends of the Theatre of Spain.
AMIT's annual gala, which will award ceremony will take place on 14 otubre at the Teatro Circo de Albacete.
The councilman of Culture, Rafael Gomez, now wanted to show their gratitude to the Association of Friends of the Theatre of Spain for having granted to Circo Teatro VIII Murcia Gregorio Arcos National Award for Conservation Heritage Theatre.
Without a doubt, pointed Rafael Gomez, this award highlights the impeccable work of recovery has taken place in this landmark stage area of ​​Murcia, which are more than satisfied all Murcia and that soon we can begin enjoy all.
This award is unique in its kind in Spain and intends to award a path or action for the protection of architectural heritage theater.
AMIT want to acknowledge in this edition the work and effort of a municipality such as Murcia to recover a jewel of architectural heritage of Europe as a theatrical circus Circus Theatre is the capital of Murcia.
The rehabilitation project has allowed the recovery of a property that was in an obvious state of disrepair in recent years since it was closed in the early 70's.
Murcia Circus Theatre, opened on November 5, 1892, was designed and built by the architect Justo Millán hellineros along the lines of the famous "theater-circus" that, from Paris, spread across many European cities.
Millan also responsible for the final restoration of the Teatro Romea after the fire of 1899 was also the author of the Plaza de Toros, the Provincial Hospital, the College of St. Joseph of ecclesiastical vocations or the cover of San Bartolomé.
Murcia-Circus Theatre acquired the name of its owner, Enrique Villar, suffered several modifications over the years.
To use as a theater and a circus, it should be added that of boxing events, wrestling, equestrian shows, movies, etc..
Since 1908, enabled film, depending on which survived, combined with other events, until the seventies, when it closed permanently.
AMIT's annual gala, which will award ceremony will take place on 14 otubre at the Teatro Circo de Albacete.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia
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