Politeama Rossetti, Theatre building in Trieste, Italy
The Politeama Rossetti is a theatre building in Trieste with two performance spaces: the smaller Sala Bartoli and the large Sala Assicurazioni Generali. The two halls allow the venue to host productions of very different scales under one roof.
The building was designed by architect Nicolò Bruno and opened on April 27, 1878, with a ballet performance. It was named after the writer Giovanni Battista Rossetti, in whose honour the theatre was built.
The Politeama Rossetti has been the home of the Teatro Stabile del Friuli Venezia Giulia since 1969, the regional theatre company of the area. Visitors today find a programme that mixes classical plays with contemporary productions from this long-running ensemble.
The theatre sits on Viale XX Settembre and is easy to reach on foot from the centre of Trieste. The season runs from October to June, so a visit during those months gives the most options for catching a show.
The main facade follows the slope of Viale XX Settembre, which gives the entrance an asymmetrical form that becomes immediately noticeable on approach. This adaptation to the natural gradient was a deliberate choice by the architect rather than a structural limitation.
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