Teatro Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Opera house in Venice, Italy
Teatro Santi Giovanni e Paolo stood on Calle della Testa, near the basilica, featuring a horseshoe shape that accommodated 900 spectators across five box tiers.
The Grimani family constructed this theatre in 1638, making it the first fully developed horseshoe-shaped opera house in Italy after Carlo Fontana's 1654 remodeling.
The theatre presented numerous opera premieres, including Monteverdi's Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria in 1640 and L'incoronazione di Poppea in 1642.
The venue operated until 1715, alternating performances with Teatro di San Salvatore a San Luca, presenting two new operas each year under Marco Faustini's management.
The theatre incorporated advanced stage machinery and visual effects, including flying mechanisms that enhanced performances during the Baroque period.
Location: Venice
Inception: 1638
Official opening: 1638
GPS coordinates: 45.44004,12.34078
Latest update: March 9, 2025 07:59
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