Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia Sights

Teatro Olimpico Review

Palladio's last, and perhaps most spectacular work, was begun in 1580 and completed in 1585, after his death, by Vincenzo Scamozzi (1552-1616). Based closely on the model of ancient Roman theaters, it represents an important development in theater and stage design and is noteworthy for its acoustics and the cunning use of perspective in Scamozzi's permanent backdrop. The anterooms are frescoed with images of important figures in Venetian history. As the oldest surviving covered theater, it's still used for concerts and other performances.

    Contact Information

  • Address: Piazza Matteotti, Vicenza, 36100 | Map It
  • Phone: 0444/222800
  • Cost: €8.50, includes admission to Palazzo Chiericati
  • Hours: Tues.--Sun. 9--5
  • Website: www.teatrolimpico.it
  • Location: Vicenza

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