Teatro Massimo Bellini, Opera house in Piazza Vincenzo Bellini, Catania, Italy
The theater features four tiers of boxes, red plush seating, and arched arcades decorated with marble and ornate stucco work throughout its interior spaces.
The construction process spanned nearly two centuries, beginning after the 1693 earthquake, with the foundation stone laid in 1812 and final completion in 1890.
The ceiling paintings by Ernesto Bellandi depict scenes from four major operas composed by Vincenzo Bellini, including the famous work Norma.
The theater maintains a capacity of 1200 seats and stands 350 meters from Piazza del Duomo, with multiple bus lines stopping within walking distance.
Maria Callas performed Norma at this venue in 1951 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of composer Vincenzo Bellini's birth.
Location: Catania
Architects: Andrea Scala, Carlo Sada
Official opening: 1890
Capacity: 1200
Website: https://teatromassimobellini.it
GPS coordinates: 37.50417,15.09000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:57
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