Teatro Petruzzelli, Opera house in Bari, Italy.
Teatro Petruzzelli is an opera house in Bari featuring a main auditorium with red velvet seats, golden decorations, and an ornately painted ceiling lit by chandeliers. The space spans multiple levels with different seating sections for various viewing experiences.
The house first opened its doors in 1903 and became an important venue for performing arts. A major fire in 1991 destroyed the building, but after extensive restoration work it reopened in 2009.
This venue serves as a gathering place for music lovers and opera enthusiasts who come together for performances that have long shaped the city's cultural life. Visitors experience moments that have united generations of people from Bari.
The building is open for visits on several days per week, with guided tours available through different areas. Visitors should check in advance which days and times work best, as these vary depending on the performance schedule.
The theater was essentially rebuilt from scratch after a devastating fire, with modern safety systems installed while historic fixtures were preserved. This makes it a fascinating example of how historic artistic spaces can blend with contemporary standards.
Location: Bari
Inception: 1903
Official opening: 1902
Website: http://fondazionepetruzzelli.it
GPS coordinates: 41.12350,16.87280
Latest update: December 20, 2025 01:28
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