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Teatro La Fenice

Sight4.7 · 15 7504.6 · 4 637≈ 1 h 8 min391 m from the center

Venice's premier opera house, founded in 1792 and true to its name—the Phoenix—it has risen repeatedly from devastating fires, most recently reopening in 2003. The opulent five-tier auditorium is adorned with gilded stucco, frescoes, and crystal chandeliers in exquisite Rococo style. La Fenice is revered in musical history as the venue for landmark world premieres of masterpieces by Giuseppe Verdi, Gioachino Rossini, and Vincenzo Bellini.

Highlights

  • Opulent five-tiered Rococo auditorium with gilded stucco
  • Historic premiere venue for Verdi's 'La traviata' and 'Rigoletto'
  • Splendid Royal Box and elegant neoclassical Apollinee Rooms
  • Dramatic history of resurrection from catastrophic fires

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