The National Theatre was built in 1973. The building replaced the former National Theatre inaugurated in 1852 and destroyed in a bombardment during World War II.
The modern edifice of the National Theatre has three theatre halls, with 1,100, 400, and 200 seats respectively.
The National Theatre is an important part of the tradition of Romanian theatre. This tradition was initiated by the national school of theatre, which gained acclaim in Europe as early as 1891 on the occasion of a Vienna tour. In 1908, the National Theatre became by law one of RomaniaÆs most important cultural institutions, being given the same importance as the University and Romania Academy. The National Theatre keeps its high international profile by maintaining a large Romanian and foreign repertoire and continuously improving the professionalism of its actors and directors.
