Teatro Colon opera house in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as seen from the side of a busy street with cars and traffic lights

Teatro Colon opera house in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as seen from the side of a busy street with cars and traffic lights. The large, ornate, off-white building is illuminated by the sun, creating lens flare. A tall palm tree stands near the theater. The sky is bright blue with scattered clouds. A blue Saab sedan stops in traffic in front of the theater. Other cars are also visible in the traffic.