Teatro Garibaldi, Neoclassical theatre in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy.

The Teatro Garibaldi is a neoclassical building with ornately decorated interior spaces spread across multiple levels. The ceilings feature elaborate plasterwork and the walls display painted decorations that make the interior feel rich and grand.

A public theatre was first put out to competition in 1864, but the winning design by Luigi Della Corte was never built. A second competition in 1887 chose Antonio Curri's project, inspired by the Opéra Garnier in Paris; work began in 1889 and cost 450,000 lire instead of the estimated 200,000. The theatre opened on 12 April 1896 with Verdi's La forza del destino, conducted by Vincenzo Grandine.

The theatre carries the name of Italian general Giuseppe Garibaldi and remains a gathering place where locals come to watch performances. It reflects the value the community places on live theatre and the arts.

The building sits in the central part of town, making it easy to reach on foot. Check ahead for opening times and performances since it hosts both theatrical shows and guided visits.

The theatre's design by Antonio Curri drew on the Opéra Garnier in Paris, not the San Carlo. Its nickname "piccolo San Carlo" referred to its refined facade and growing fame, and it was the last lyric theatre built in Campania.