Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania

Name: Teatro Massimo Bellini
Address: Via Giuseppe Perrotta 12, Catania, 95131, Italy
Telephone: +39 095 730 6111

#26 among attractions in Catania

Baroque architecture, Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera, More...

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Facts and practical information

The Teatro Massimo Bellini is an opera house located on Piazza Vincenzo Bellini in Catania, Sicily, southern Italy. Named after the local-born composer Vincenzo Bellini, it was inaugurated on 31 May 1890 with a performance of the composer's masterwork, Norma. It seats 1,200. ()

Local name: Teatro Massimo Vincenzo Bellini Coordinates: 37°30'15"N, 15°5'20"E

Address

Via Giuseppe Perrotta 12Catania (Centro Catania)Catania 95131 Italy

Contact

+39 095 730 6111

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Teatro Massimo Bellini – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Catania Cathedral, Museo Civico Belliniano, San Gaetano alle Grotte, Palazzo Biscari.

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Massive cathedral with a baroque facade
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Baroque architecture, Museum, Architecture
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Teatro Massimo Bellini?

Nearby attractions include Basilica Maria Santissima dell'Elemosina, Catania (3 min walk), Palazzo Manganelli, Catania (3 min walk), Fontana dei Delfini, Catania (3 min walk), San Placido, Catania (3 min walk).

How to get to Teatro Massimo Bellini by public transport?

The nearest stations to Teatro Massimo Bellini:

Bus

Vittorio Emanuele II-San Placido • Lines: 2-5, 431N, 439, 530, 534/R, 628N, 902, 927, L-Ex (3 min walk)
Vittorio Emanuele II-Platamone • Lines: 2-5, 431N, 439, 530, 534/R, 628N, 902, 927, Alibus (4 min walk)

Train

Stesicoro (6 min walk)
Catania Centrale (16 min walk)

Metro

Stesicoro • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
Giovanni XXIII • Lines: 1 (17 min walk)