Teatro Politeama, Opera house in Palermo, Italy
The Politeama Garibaldi Theatre features a grand entrance with a triumphal arch topped by a bronze quadriga depicting Apollo and Euterpe statues.
The theatre opened in 1874 with Bellini's opera I Capuleti e i Montecchi, although construction continued until its official completion in 1891.
The horseshoe-shaped auditorium contains two tiers of boxes and a double gallery, reflecting 19th-century Italian theatre architecture.
Located in Piazza Ruggero Settimo, the theatre maintains 950 seats and serves as the permanent home of the Sicilian Symphony Orchestra.
The theatre's original design allowed natural daylight performances, with a capacity of 5,000 spectators during its first operational phase.
Location: Palermo
Inception: 1874
Architects: Giuseppe Damiani Almeyda
Official opening: 1874
Capacity: 950
Address: Piazza Ruggero Settimo, 15
Website: https://orchestrasinfonicasiciliana.it/it/fondazione-oss/il-politeama-garibaldi
GPS coordinates: 38.12500,13.35667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:51
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