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Teatro Della Pergola

Name: Teatro Della Pergola
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Step inside Teatro della Pergola, Florence's oldest theatre, dating from 1656. Admire its horseshoe-shaped auditorium where Verdi's Macbeth premiered and catch a live drama or music performance.

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Full description

Teatro della Pergola is regarded as Florence's oldest and most prestigious theatre, built in 1656 for the Accademia degli Immobili and rebuilt in masonry in 1755. Its opulent horseshoe-shaped auditorium hosted the 1847 premiere of Verdi's Macbeth, and today it runs a full calendar of drama and music.

Reviews praise the building and the strength of the acting productions, though some note that spoken-word staging can be demanding without Italian. It appeals to couples and culture-minded visitors who want to see a historic interior alongside a live performance.

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Address

Via della Pergola, 12/32, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy · Firenze

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

2h30

Best time

morning or lunchtime

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Book in advance for popular productions
remember most plays are in Italian, so check the language
consider a daytime visit slot if available to see the interior

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Reviews

Florence's oldest and most prestigious theater, originally constructed in 1656 for the Accademia degli Immobili. The structure, rebuilt in masonry in 1755, hosted the 1847 premiere of Verdi's "Macbeth." Antonio Meucci, working as a stage technician, installed an acoustic telephone here in 1834.

Arman Khachatryan

1/5

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