Fort Antoine Theatre, Open-air theatre in Monaco City, Monaco
Description
Fort Antoine Theatre is an open-air venue perched on a hilltop overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, combining military architecture with theatrical design. The space accommodates roughly 350 spectators seated on three sides of a central stage.
History
The fortification was built in the early 1700s as a military defensive structure and served that purpose for centuries. After wartime destruction in the 1940s, Prince Rainier III commissioned its conversion into a theatre.
Culture
The venue hosts summer performances with local and international artists performing everything from theatrical productions to dance shows. Audiences sit outdoors and experience each performance in close proximity to the stage.
Practical
The theatre sits on a hillside in central Monaco and is walkable from the harbour or old town. Most visitors should wear sturdy shoes since the approach is steep and seating is arranged on uneven stone surfaces.
Did you know?
The theatre preserves its fortress past through visible stone structures and historical details, including a distinctive collection of vintage cannons. Visitors can spot these military relics scattered among the seating rows, giving a sense of how the site was once used.
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