Built in 1929 by Catalan architect Ramon Revento in ancient Greek style, this lovely stone amphitheatre on Montjuïc stages one of the city's best summer festivals, the Festival Grec de Barcelona, with theatre, dance and music events.
Teatre Grec
Barcelona
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