Teatro Gustavo Modena, Italian national heritage theatre in Sampierdarena, Genoa, Italy.
Teatro Gustavo Modena is a theatre in Genoa featuring a horseshoe-shaped hall with four levels of boxes and an upper gallery. The neoclassical building holds around 500 spectators and retains its original interior layout from the 1800s.
The building opened in 1857 and was financed by wealthy residents of the Sampierdarena neighbourhood. It was named after a Venetian actor who was a fighter for freedom.
The theatre is named after a Venetian performer from the 1800s and was historically a gathering place for local residents. Today it continues to host shows and remains important to the neighbourhood's cultural life.
The theatre is within walking distance of Genova Sampierdarena train station and easy to reach. Free parking is available after 8 PM in the streets around the building.
The building still has the original stage grid system from the 1800s, which works and can be seen on guided tours. This mechanical setup lets stage workers move scenery efficiently.
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