Teatro San Samuele, Opera house and theatre in San Marco district, Venice, Italy.
Teatro San Samuele was an opera house and theatre venue in Venice's San Marco district. The building stood between Campo San Samuele and Campo Santo Stefano, situated near the Rio del Duca canal.
The Grimani family commissioned its construction in 1656, establishing a new theater space in Venice. A fire destroyed the building in 1747, bringing its decades of performances to an end.
The venue reflected the tastes of Venetian audiences through its repertoire choices and staged works that shaped public entertainment. You could experience how the theater responded to what people wanted to watch, from serious dramas to lighter comedies.
The theater was situated in an accessible area with several squares and canals nearby. Visitors could easily explore the surroundings due to its central location in the district.
Giacomo Casanova's mother worked here as an actress, performing in productions at the venue. This family connection links the theater to one of Venice's most famous historical figures.
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