Opera de Arame
Also known as the Wire Theater and in the Parque das Pedreiras, and within the Paulo Leminski cultural space.
The Opera de Arame with its tubular structure and transparent roof is one of Curitiba's emblematic symbols. Inaugurated in 1992, it gives place to all kinds of events, from pop to classical music concerts. Surrounded by lakes, native vegetation and cascades in a natural landscape, it belongs to the Parque das Pedreiras and so does the Cultural Space Paulo Leminski, where the staging of the Passion of Christ and other important events haven taken place since 1989. The magic night of April 4, 1993 the place was the stage for the concert of the famous tenor Jose Carreras and the Brazilian Symphonic Orchestra which celebrated Curitiba's 300th Anniversary.
The entire structure which makes up the Opera de Arame is built with steel pipes and steel structures covered with transparent polycarbonate plates. The architect designed everything to be rounded and circular in nature. The building is partially surrounded by an artificial lake, which means access to the building is via a footbridge over this man made body of water. The design is by architect Dominic Bongestabs, professor of Architecture and Urbanism of UFPR and the same author of project Unilivre.
The theater was build very quickly, taking only 75 days and was inaugurated in 1992. It was renovated mid 2006 for maintenance and safety improvements, and the auditorium now has a slightly smaller audience capacity, going from nearly 2,100 spectators down to only 1,000, in part to preserve the structure.
Other very well known strucutures within the city, include the Jardim Botanico, which is another glass and steel structure, but this one houses a variety of botanical plants and was built around the same time as the Opera de Arame.
There are several other large parks that are near the Opera de Arame which are also equally beautiful and within walking distance. Tangua Parque and São Lourenço Parque, are roughly a 10 minute walk, while the Bosque Alemão is closer to a 30 minute walk from the park. All have great natural beauty and lots to do and see as well.
Address: John Gava Street, Abranches.
Phone: (41) 3355-6071 (41) 3355-6072
Hours of Operation: Tuesdays to Sundays from 8am to 10pm. * Has disabled access
Bus: Conventional Mateus Leme (Praça Tiradentes) or Interbairros II, down near the quarry. Conventional Nilo Pecanha (behind the Cathedral) down City Lighthouse.
Access: Rua Barão do Serro Azul / Trav. Nestor de Castro / Rua Rosario / Rua Duque de Caxias / Rua Barao de Antonina / Rua Mateus Leme / Rua João Gava
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Address: Opera de Arame, Curitiba, Parana, BrasilActivities near to Opera de Arame
| Pedreira Paulo Lemiski Park (park) -
The Quarry Park is a cultural area surrounded by lakes, waterfalls and forests of pines where human art is in harmony with nature art, forming a unique landscape.
There are Ópera de Arame and Cultural Space Paulo Leminski. The Quarry Park was opened in 1992 at the site of a former quarry.
Cultural Space Paulo Leminski exhibits works, photographs and stories of the poet and intellectual ... Address: Parque Pedreira Paulo Lemiski Curitiba - PR Distance: 0.11km from the Opera de Arame |  |
| Tangua Park 123 (park) - Tangua Park was inaugurated in November 1996 and it is part of the Barigüi river preservation project joining Tingüi Parque and Barigüi Paruqe. This park with an area of 235 thousand square meters has two areas connected by a 45 meter tunnel, which can also be crossed via foot by a path over the water.
The Opera de Arame is within walking distance and is known as the Wire Theater and is one of Curitibas most well kno... Address: Parque Tangua, Curitiba, Parana, Brasil Distance: 0.80km from the Opera de Arame |  |
| São Lourenço Park (park) - In the early 1970's a flood by a dam breaking caused damage to this area which required repairing, and those repairs resulted in the building of this park. The park was inaugurated in 1972 and has had several buildings re-purposed to suite the park.
An old glue and fertilizer factory was transformed into the Creativity Center of Curitiba, which offers courses, training, presentations and exhibitions to the public.
In May, 1994 ... Address: Parque Sao Lourenco, Curitiba, Parana, Brasil Distance: 1.27km from the Opera de Arame |  |
| Universidade Livre do Meio Ambiente (park) -
The Free University of the Environment, Unilivre civil society is a nonprofit organization. A space for the transfer of knowledge about the environment and ecology to the population. A reference in studies of ecosystem preservation, economically sustainable.
The Unilivre was inaugurated in 1992, with the presence of oceanographer Jacques Cousteau. It was subsequently declared a "public utility" by city ordina... Address: Universidade Livre do Meio Ambiente Rua Victor Benato, 210 - Pilarzinho, Curitiba - PR, 82120-110 Distance: 1.34km from the Opera de Arame |  |
| Casa do Artesanato (market) -
On the street Mateus Leme, beside the Church of the Order, this house was established with the goal of gathering for permanent exhibition and sale in one place, all the production of handicrafts and folk art in the metropolitan region of Curitiba.
Councillor Juliet at the hands of the Kings, having to host the Crafts House, they created the "Association of Artisans of the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba.
Still works ther... Address: R. Mateus Leme Curitiba - PR Distance: 2.12km from the Opera de Arame | |
| Cervejaria da Vila (nightlife) - td * Voted "The best letter of beers" of Curitiba city by the renowned Veja Magazine Curitiba
The businessman Bruno Guimarães says that the shelf installed in his bar, which are about 200 bottles of beer, is your school. Thanks to this collection, he now applies his knowledge in teaching about the drink menu of the house. Are nearly eighty labels a dozen countries, organized both by location and by type of origin. Among the favorit... Address: Rua Mateus Leme, 2631, Curitiba, Parana, Brasil Distance: 2.17km from the Opera de Arame | |
| Bosque Alemão (park) - This park has many attractions withi,n and also nearby. The John and Mary path tells the Grimm Brothers tale, there is also a children's library, and the Philosophers Tower which is a wooden observatory allowing a panoramic view of the city and the ocean.
Other interesting sights include an old wooden replica church which was built in 1993 in the Seminário neighborhood, and includes neo-Gothic decorative elements, ... Address: Bosque Alemao, Curitiba, PR, Brazil Distance: 2.37km from the Opera de Arame |  |
| Zapata Mexican Bar (nightlife) - * Voted "Best Kitchen" of Curitiba city by the renowned Veja Magazine Curitiba
Tribute to the leader of the 1910 Mexican Revolution, Emiliano Zapata, the name of the bar gives a good idea of what can be found in its two units. Typical elements such as sombreros, cacti and images of Our Lady of Guadalupe, are everywhere. The menu lists about 100 dishes, also inspired by the land of mariachis. Examples include them concorri... Address: Rua Jose Saboia Cortes, 383, Curitiba, Parana, Brasil Distance: 2.51km from the Opera de Arame | |
| Bosque do Papa João Paulo II (park) - A blessed place where nature and tradition are part of scenic beauty and in harmony, the Bosque Joao Paulo II, inaugurated in December 1980 was immortalized by the Popes visit to Curitiba in June 1980. In the park, there was a special house built for him in the traditional Polish style at the Estadio Couto Pereira. The house was then presented to the city as a beautiful tribute to the Polish community in Curitiba. ... Address: Bosque Papa João Paulo II, Curitiba - PR, Brazil Distance: 2.86km from the Opera de Arame |  |
| Memorial da Imigração Polonesa (museum) -
Located in the Bosque do Papa João Paulo II, a green area of 46,000 square meters, in the city center, the Polish Memorial is an outdoor museum. There are seven log houses built with the wood of local pine trees, typical of the materials that Polish immigrants used. The houses contain many items that the Polish used or built for their daily lives. Including furniture, and household items such as the sour cabbage barrel, where ... Address: Bosque do Papa, Curitiba, Parana, Brasil Distance: 2.86km from the Opera de Arame |
Restaurants near to Opera de Arame
Menina da Colina is a Brazilian restaurant that is roughly 0.69km from Opera de Arame and can be found at Rua Nilo Peçanha, 3625
With a privileged view of the city, the climate is ideal for enjoying one of caipirinhas the house, like the billiard with canned peaches. The girl's Hill specializes in Brazilian dishes, snacks and highlights the shrimp bobo and tapioca as some of the requests.Rose Petenuci Chocolates - Elias Joaquim is a Dessert restaurant that is roughly 0.86km from Opera de Arame and can be found at Rua Elias Joaquim, 55
chocolates made with Belgian chocolate in flavors like cupuaçu Amarena, blueberry, tiramisu and Pinole, made the fame of the house of chocolates opened in 1993. Both units also offer more than fourteen types of coffee. Besides the 180 choices of chocolates, Rose Petenuci Chocolates also serves snacks and other sweets.Bar do Victor is a Seafood restaurant that is roughly 1.53km from Opera de Arame and can be found at Rua Lívio Moreira, 284
Victor's Bar in the customer finds various types of recipes with fish and seafood. The client can mount your dish by choosing the fish and monitoring, or a bet on revenue in the house. One of the highlights is the cod loin grilled, fried onions and potatoes.
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