This theater was designed by the Italian Architect Daniele Dell´Aglio and opened in 1863 as Esteban Theater, after the governor. It was later renamed as Sauto Theatre after a local pharmacist Ambrosio de la Concepción Sauto Noda who had been a great financial contributor to its construction. It is a neoclassical structure with several Greek inspired statues made of Carrara marble and frescoes of Renaissance inspiration. It has been chosen venue for all kinds of shows where Cuban and world famous artists have performed as Sarah Bernhardt, ballet dancer Anna Pavlova, etc.
