Olympic Theatre, Renaissance theatre in Vicenza, Italy.
The Teatro Olimpico features a grand wooden stage with intricate trompe-l'œil scenery creating an illusion of extended city streets beyond the stage.
Andrea Palladio designed this indoor masonry theater in 1580, and Vincenzo Scamozzi completed the construction after Palladio's death in 1585.
The theater maintains its original wooden stage set from the first performance of Oedipus Rex in 1585, representing classical drama traditions.
The theater accommodates 470 visitors and opens Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with extended hours during summer months.
The architectural design includes a permanent perspective scene with seven wooden streets leading to painted backdrops, creating optical depth effects.
Location: Vicenza
Architects: Andrea Palladio
Official opening: 1585
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Capacity: 470
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Musei civici di Vicenza
Phone: +390444222800
Email: museocivico@comune.vicenza.it
Website: http://museicivicivicenza.it/it
GPS coordinates: 45.55000,11.54917
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:04
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