Teatro Comunale Florence, Florence

Name: Teatro Comunale Florence
Address: Corso Italia 16, Florence, Italy
Telephone: +39 055 213535

#283 among attractions in Florence

Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows

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Facts and practical information

The Teatro Comunale di Firenze is an opera house in Florence, Italy. It was originally built as the open-air amphitheatre, the Politeama Fiorentino Vittorio Emanuele, which was inaugurated on 17 May 1862 with a production of Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor and which seated 6,000 people. It became the focus on cultural life in the city. After closure caused by fire, it reopened in April 1864 and acquired a roof in 1882. By 1911 it had both electricity and heating. ()

Local name: Teatro comunale Coordinates: 43°46'30"N, 11°14'19"E

Address

Corso Italia 16Centro Storico (Stazione - Il Prato)Florence Italy

Contact

+39 055 213535

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Day trips

Teatro Comunale Florence – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santa Maria Novella, Brancacci Chapel, Palazzo Rucellai, Palazzo Corsini.

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Vernacular architecture, Palace, Baroque architecture
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Baroque church with Renaissance frescoes
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Square
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Teatro Comunale Florence?

Nearby attractions include Equestrian monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, Florence (6 min walk), Santa Rosa, Florence (7 min walk), Ponte Amerigo Vespucci, Florence (8 min walk), Porta San Frediano, Florence (9 min walk).

How to get to Teatro Comunale Florence by public transport?

The nearest stations to Teatro Comunale Florence:

Bus

Solferino • Lines: C2 (3 min walk)
Vittorio Veneto • Lines: C3 (3 min walk)

Tram

Porta al Prato - Leopolda • Lines: T1 (5 min walk)
Cascine • Lines: T1 (9 min walk)

Train

Firenze Porta al Prato (7 min walk)
Firenze Santa Maria Novella (13 min walk)