Teatro Gabriello Chiabrera, Historical theatre in Savona, Italy.
Teatro Gabriello Chiabrera is a 626-seat theatre in Savona, designed by Carlo Falconieri. Its facade carries sculptures by Santo Varni and Antonio Brilla, including Goldoni and Alfieri on pedestals, Metastasio and Rossini in niches, and a relief of Chiabrera presenting his poem Amadeide to Duke Carlo Emanuele I. Large windows above the entrances light the Ridotto.
The building was established in 1850 under architect Carlo Falconieri and opened to audiences in 1853. It emerged during a period when Italian cities were constructing new cultural landmarks to strengthen their civic identity.
The theatre is named after Gabriello Chiabrera (1552–1638), the Savonese poet and dramatist. On the facade, Santo Varni carved Carlo Goldoni and Vittorio Alfieri on the two pedestals, while Antonio Brilla made Metastasio and Gioachino Rossini for the niches. Brilla also carved the pediment relief showing Chiabrera presenting his poem "Amadeide" to Duke Carlo Emanuele I of Savoy.
The theatre sits in a central location on Piazza Armando Diaz and provides wheelchair access to its interior. Performances run throughout the year, so checking the schedule ahead of time helps you plan your visit around available shows.
On 11 October 1999, just under a quarter of the vault fresco detached from the ceiling and shattered into about 2,000 pieces. Restorers reassembled them during work carried out between 2002 and 2005. The theatre was named a national monument in March 2024.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 94,223 contributors worldwide.
