11 Abandoned Theaters and Opera Houses Frozen in Time
7. Gran Teatro Cervantes – Tangier, Morocco
Opened in 1913, the Gran Teatro Cervantes was a symbol of Tangier’s cosmopolitan golden age. Built by Spanish architects and adorned with intricate Art Nouveau details, the 1,400-seat venue was the largest theater in North Africa at the time. Now, its crumbling facade hides a theater choked by debris and vines. Though technically under the protection of Spain, the site has been abandoned since the 1960s, with preservation plans long stalled. Still, it stands — defiant, beautiful, and broken.
