The Ópera de Arame (Wire Opera House) is one of the more striking buildings in Curitiba — a cylindrical structure of steel and glass set into a quarry in the Tingui park, surrounded by water and accessible via a covered footbridge. The name comes from the exposed steel wire framework of the roof and walls, which give the building a light, slightly industrial aesthetic at odds with the lush vegetation of the quarry around it.
The venue hosts opera, theatre, and concerts throughout the year. Even if you are not attending a performance, the building is worth visiting for its setting alone — the quarry walls rising behind it, the reflections in the water, and the contrast between the industrial materials and the green surroundings. Check the programme ahead — performances regularly sell out.
Location: Rua João Gava, Parque Tingui.