Opera dei Pupi, Traditional puppet theater in Palermo, Italy
The Opera dei Pupi features wooden marionettes manipulated through iron rods to perform tales of medieval knights and Moorish warriors in Sicily.
Since the early 1800s, Sicilian puppeteers have performed stories from French medieval literature, including the Chanson de Roland and Orlando Furioso.
UNESCO recognizes this theatrical art form, where puppeteers create intricate performances using specialized techniques passed down through generations of families.
The International Museum of Marionettes in Palermo displays collections of puppets and offers regular performances throughout the year for visitors.
Each puppet weighs between 8 and 16 kilograms, wears real metal armor, and requires specific manipulation techniques that vary between Palermo and Catania styles.
Location: Palermo
Operator: Associazione culturale Agramante - Famiglia Argento
Address: Via Pietro Novelli, 3, 90134 Palermo PA 90134
Phone: +390916113680
Email: argento.pupi@libero.it
Website: https://palazzoasmundo.com/it/il_palazzo/piano_terra_teatro_dei_pupi_siciliani
GPS coordinates: 38.11327,13.35628
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:26
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