The National Theater of Costa Rica is rightfully considered one of the best theaters in Latin America. Its construction began in 1891. A coffee tax was introduced in the country to raise money for the implementation of the project of its own National Theater. The Paris Opera House was taken as a sample. However, at the beginning of construction, due to the lack of qualified engineers and workers, many problems arose. After involving the architect Rui Cristoforo Molinari, who managed to establish the process, the construction of the theater was successfully completed. The National Theater of Costa Rica opened its doors on October 21, 1897 with the premiere of the performance Faust. The magnificent theater building in the neo-classical style, the luxurious decoration of the interiors and the auditorium are the pride of the inhabitants of Costa Rica. The facade of the theater is decorated with Renaissance columns and is crowned with statues depicting Dance, Music and Glory. Before the entrance are statues of Ludwig van Beethoven and Calderon de la Barca. The lobby of the theater is decorated with pink marble with gold inlay. The hall is decorated with statues of muses by the Italian master Pietro Bulgararelli. The frescoes on the walls and ceiling reflect the history of Costa Rica. A huge crystal chandelier, bronze lamps, marble staircases, luxurious flooring, Venetian mirrors evoke a feeling of luxury and splendor. The theater auditorium seats 1040 people. At premieres and popular productions, the hall is filled to capacity. On the stage of the National Theater of Costa Rica, it is considered an honor to perform troupes of many theaters in the world.