Teatro San Samuele, Opera house and theatre in San Marco district, Venice, Italy.
The Teatro San Samuele stood near the Grand Canal, between Campo San Samuele and Campo Santo Stefano, next to Rio del Duca canal.
The Grimani family commissioned the construction of Teatro San Samuele in 1656, which operated until a fire destroyed it in September 1747.
Carlo Goldoni directed the theatre from 1737 to 1741, presenting numerous theatrical productions that influenced Italian performing arts.
The theatre changed its focus to opera buffa performances after 1748, while serious operas moved to Teatro San Benedetto.
Giacomo Casanova's parents worked as actors at Teatro San Samuele, where his mother Zanetta Farussi performed leading roles in productions.
Location: Venice
Official opening: 1656
GPS coordinates: 45.43294,12.32894
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:28
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