City Theater, Ferrara

Name: City Theater
Address: Corso Martiri della Libertà, 5, Ferrara, 44121, Italy
Telephone: +39 0532 218307

#6 among attractions in Ferrara

Top attraction, Theater, Concerts and shows

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Facts and practical information

The Teatro Comunale in Ferrara is an opera house, located in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, and built between 1786 and 1797 with seating for 990. Privately owned theatres with limited seating capacity had existed in the city for many years, but the arrival of Cardinal Spinelli, the new papal envoy, in 1786 spurred the construction of a new public theatre under the architects Cosimo Morelli and Antonio Foschini. However, their disagreements led to conflicting design concepts regarding the elliptical shape of the auditorium which were resolved through compromise. The theatre was finally ready for its inaugural presentation of Portogallo’s Gli Orazi e i Curiazi on 2 September 1798. ()

Local name: Teatro Comunale Coordinates: 44°50'15"N, 11°37'15"E

Address

Corso Martiri della Libertà, 5Ferrara 44121 Italy

Contact

+39 0532 218307

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Day trips

City Theater – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castello Estense, Palazzo dei Diamanti, Ferrara Cathedral, Palazzo Roverella.

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Church
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Palace, Historical place, Architecture
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to City Theater?

Nearby attractions include San Carlo Borromeo, Ferrara (1 min walk), Palazzo Roverella, Ferrara (2 min walk), Piazza Savonarola, Ferrara (2 min walk), Castello Estense, Ferrara (2 min walk).

How to get to City Theater by public transport?

The nearest stations to City Theater:

Bus

Giovecca - Teatini • Lines: 1, 21, 3, 330, 4, 6, 7, 9 (2 min walk)
Cavour - Giardini • Lines: 1, 11A, 11B, 21, 3, 330, 4, 6, 7, 9 (4 min walk)

Train

Ferrara (24 min walk)
Ferrara Aleotti (31 min walk)