Teatro Regio, Opera house in Turin, Italy
Teatro Regio is an opera house in Turin with an auditorium seating 1500 people, whose curved side walls display geometric brickwork patterns and whose roof follows a modern shell-shaped design. The interior combines warm wood with clean lines and creates acoustics that distribute sound evenly throughout the hall.
The theater opened in 1740 and served as the preferred venue of the Turin court into the 20th century. After a fire in 1936, architects Carlo Mollino and Marcello Zavelani Rossi designed the reconstruction, which was completed in 1973.
The name Teatro Regio recalls the royal patronage of the Savoy dynasty and reflects the venue's role as Turin's principal opera house. Audiences and performers from across Europe gather here for regular stagings of classic works and contemporary productions.
The building stands at Piazza Castello in central Turin, within walking distance of other old town landmarks. Performances take place throughout the year, and tickets are available through the official website.
The foyer suspends staircases and walkways in a layered system from the upper floor, creating a spatial choreography of viewpoints. At the entrance stands a sculptural gate by artist Umberto Mastroianni that transforms metal into organic forms.
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