Teatro Maddalene, Theatre in Padua, Italy
Teatro Maddalene occupies a former oratory room within a convent complex dating to the 14th century in central Padua. The space has been adapted as a theater venue and serves as a performance space for drama and music.
The convent was founded in 1395 by the Gerolimini fathers as a religious community. After World War II, the building gradually shifted to other uses before becoming a theater space.
The theater occupies a deconsecrated church space, creating an unusual setting for performances and musical events. The oratory's architecture shapes how audiences experience theater within this former sacred space.
The theater is located at Via San Giovanni di Verdara 40, about a ten-minute walk from Padua's main train and bus stations. The central location is easy to reach and offers good accessibility for visitors arriving by public transport.
The building has served many purposes over the centuries, from a convent to a veterinary school and various hospital functions. This varied past remains tangible in the spaces today and gives the theater a distinctive character.
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