Teatro Argentina, Rome

Name: Teatro Argentina
Address: Largo Torre Argentina 52, Rome, 00186, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 6880 5611

#765 among attractions in Rome

Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera

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Facts and practical information

The Teatro Argentina is an opera house and theatre located in Largo di Torre Argentina, a square in Rome, Italy. One of the oldest theatres in Rome, it was constructed in 1731 and inaugurated on 31 January 1732 with Berenice by Domenico Sarro. It is built over part of the curia section of the Theatre of Pompey. This curia was the location of the assassination of Julius Caesar. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°53'43"N, 12°28'34"E

Address

Largo Torre Argentina 52Sant'EustachioRome 00186 Italy

Contact

+39 06 6880 5611

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Largo di Torre Argentina, Palazzo Farnese, Sant'Andrea della Valle, Fontana delle Tartarughe.

~190 ftE
Roman ruins and home to a cat colony
Largo di Torre Argentina, Rome
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~950 ftW
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Palazzo Farnese, Rome
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~560 ftW
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Sant'Andrea della Valle, Rome
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~700 ftSE
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Fontana delle Tartarughe, Rome
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~860 ftW
Palace
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~830 ftNW
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Palazzo Massimo alle Colonne, Rome
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~730 ftSE
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San Giuliano dei Fiamminghi, Rome
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~970 ftS
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~870 ftNE
Church, Baroque architecture
San Giovanni della Pigna, Rome
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~860 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture
Santo Stanislao dei Polacchi, Rome
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Teatro Argentina open?

Teatro Argentina is open:

Monday 12 pm - 6 pm
Tuesday 12 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 6 pm
Friday 12 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 6 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Teatro Argentina?

Nearby attractions include Largo di Torre Argentina, Rome (1 min walk), San Giuliano dei Fiamminghi, Rome (2 min walk), Santissimo Sudario all'Argentina, Rome (2 min walk), Palazzo Vidoni-Caffarelli, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Teatro Argentina by public transport?

The nearest stations to Teatro Argentina:

Bus

Via Torre Argentina • Lines: 130F, 190F, 30, 40, 46, 492, 62, 628, 64, 70, 81, 87, 916, 916F, C3, n20 (1 min walk)
C.so Vittorio Emenuele/Argentina • Lines: 40, 46, 492, 62, 628, 64, 70, 81, 87, 916, 916F, C3, n15, n20, n5, n7 (2 min walk)

Tram

Arenula/Cairoli • Lines: 8 (3 min walk)
Venezia • Lines: 8 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (9 min walk)
Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (16 min walk)

Metro

Colosseo • Lines: B (22 min walk)
Barberini • Lines: A (23 min walk)

Train

Roma San Pietro (29 min walk)
Quattro Venti (38 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (33 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (35 min walk)