Cirque d'hiver

Cirque d'Hiver
The Cirque d'Hiver in 2011
Cirque d'hiver is located in Paris
Cirque d'hiver
Location within Paris
Former namesCirque Napoléon, Cirque National
Alternative namesCirque d'Hiver-Bouglione
General information
TypeAuditorium
Address110 Rue Amelot
Town or cityParis
CountryFrance
Coordinates48°51′48″N 2°22′03″E / 48.86337°N 2.36753°E / 48.86337; 2.36753
Construction started17 April 1852
Inaugurated11 December 1852; 171 years ago (1852-12-11)
Dimensions
Diameter42 metres (138 ft)
Design and construction
Architect(s)Jacques Ignace Hittorff
Other information
Seating capacity2090
Website
http://www.cirquedhiver.com/

The Cirque d'Hiver ("Winter Circus"), located at 110 rue Amelot (at the juncture of the rue des Filles du Calvaire and rue Amelot, Paris 11ème), has been a prominent venue for circuses, exhibitions of dressage, musical concerts, and other events, including exhibitions of Turkish wrestling and even fashion shows. The theatre was designed by the architect Jacques Ignace Hittorff and was opened by Emperor Napoleon III on 11 December 1852 as the Cirque Napoléon. The orchestral concerts of Jules Etienne Pasdeloup were inaugurated at the Cirque Napoléon on 27 October 1861 and continued for more than twenty years. The theatre was renamed Cirque d'Hiver in 1870.[1]

The nearest métro station is Filles du Calvaire.

  1. ^ Simeone 2000, p. 176