Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi, Trieste

Name: Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi
Address: Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, Trieste, 34121, Italy
Telephone: +39 040 773903

#16 among attractions in Trieste

Convention center, Theater, Concerts and shows

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Facts and practical information

The Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi is an opera house located in Trieste, Italy and named after the composer Giuseppe Verdi. Privately constructed, it was inaugurated as the Teatro Nuovo to replace the smaller 800-seat "Cesareo Regio Teatro di San Pietro" on 21 April 1801 with a performance of Johann Simon Mayr's Ginevra di Scozia. Initially, the Nuovo had 1,400 seats. In 1821, it became known as the Teatro Grande. ()

Local name: Teatro Verdi Coordinates: 45°39'3"N, 13°46'8"E

Address

Piazza Giuseppe VerdiTrieste 34121 Italy

Contact

+39 040 773903

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi open?

Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi is open:

Monday 7:30 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am - 9 pm
Thursday 7:30 am - 9 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 9 pm
Saturday 7:30 am - 9 pm
Sunday 7:30 am - 9 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo del Tergesteo, Trieste (1 min walk), Greek Orthodox Church of San Nicolò dei Greci, Trieste (2 min walk), Piazza Unità d'Italia, Trieste (2 min walk), Fontana dei Quattro Continenti, Trieste (2 min walk).

How to get to Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi:

Bus

Piazza Tommaseo • Lines: 10, 17, 4, 64, 80 (2 min walk)
Piazza Unità • Lines: 17, 24, 30, 8, 9, A (2 min walk)

Ferry

Molo Audace • Lines: Trieste - Grado (3 min walk)
Molo dei Bersaglieri • Lines: Ferry (7 min walk)

Tram

Piazza Oberdan • Lines: 2 (11 min walk)
Piazza Casali • Lines: 2 (16 min walk)

Train

Trieste Centrale (14 min walk)
Trieste Campo Marzio Smistamento (24 min walk)