Teatro Carignano, Turin

Name: Teatro Carignano
Address: Turin, Italy

#55 among attractions in Turin

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The Teatro Carignano is a theatre in Turin and one of the oldest and most important theatres in Italy. Designed by Benedetto Alfieri, it is located opposite the Palazzo Carignano. Building commenced in 1752 and the theatre was inaugurated the following year with a performance of Baldassare Galuppi's opera, Calamità de' cuori. Much of the theatre was destroyed in a fire in 1786, but it was rebuilt in a few months using Alfieri's original plans. Since then it has undergone several renovations. Although today it is primarily used for performances of plays, in the past it was an important opera house. The theatre is owned by the City of Turin but administered by the theatre company, Teatro Stabile di Torino, and is one of the company's principal performing venues. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1753 (271 years ago)Capacity: 875Coordinates: 45°4'9"N, 7°41'5"E

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Circoscrizione 1 (Centro)Turin Italy

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Teatro Carignano – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Palace of Turin, Museo Egizio, Residences of the Royal House of Savoy, Palazzo Madama.

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Which popular attractions are close to Teatro Carignano?

Nearby attractions include Accademia Albertina, Turin (1 min walk), Palazzo Carignano, Turin (2 min walk), Museo Egizio, Turin (2 min walk), Museum of the Risorgimento, Turin (2 min walk).

How to get to Teatro Carignano by public transport?

The nearest stations to Teatro Carignano:

Bus

Roma • Lines: St1, St2 (3 min walk)
Castello • Lines: (N) 10g, (N) 15r, 1a, (N) 4a, (N) 4r, 55, 56, (N) 60a (3 min walk)

Tram

Castello • Lines: 13, 15 (3 min walk)
Castello Capolinea • Lines: 7 (4 min walk)

Metro

Porta Nuova • Lines: M1 (14 min walk)
Re Umberto • Lines: M1 (16 min walk)

Train

Torino Porta Nuova (18 min walk)
Torino Porta Susa (24 min walk)