Politeama Siracusa

Politeama Siracusa is a theatre building designed in the Liberty style, featuring floral decorations and architectural details that characterize early 20th century Italian design. The structure houses a performance space and was built with the aesthetic principles of its era in mind.

The building was designed by engineers Barbaro and Canova and opened on December 22, 1922, with a performance of the opera Otello. It operated as a cultural venue for nearly a century before undergoing a change in its primary use.

For many years this theatre served as a gathering place where audiences could experience opera, drama, concerts, and films in one historic setting. The venue created a space where the city's culture and entertainment unfolded in front of local crowds.

The building is located in central Reggio Calabria and is accessible on foot from the main areas of the city. Visitors should be aware that the venue now functions differently from its original purpose.

The theatre once housed an adjoining cafe-cinema called Caffe-Cinema Siracusa that served as a meeting place for the city's artists and intellectuals. This space became known for bringing together creative minds in an informal setting connected to the main performance hall.

Location: Reggio Calabria

GPS coordinates: 38.11184,15.64823

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:41