Vicenza - Teatro Olimpico
Opposite the Museo Civico in Vicenza is the Teatro Olimpico (damaged by an earthquake shock in 1976), which was begun by Palladio in 1580 and completed by Vincenzo Scamozzi in 1584. Built of wood and stucco, this is a Renaissance adaption of the ancient type of theater. The auditorium, with seating for 1,000, rises in semi-oval tiers; the magnificent stage wall offers vistas through three openings of streets contrived to secure the effect of perspective.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
Teatro Olimpico
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Hours
Always closed on:
Epiphany (3 Kings' Day ) - Christian (January 6)
New Year's Day (January 1)
Liberation Day - Italy (April 25)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Assumption Day - Christian (August 15)
All Saints' Day - Christian (November 1)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter Monday - Christian (Apr 09)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
New Year's Day (January 1)
Liberation Day - Italy (April 25)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Assumption Day - Christian (August 15)
All Saints' Day - Christian (November 1)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter Monday - Christian (Apr 09)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Interpretive sessions sometimes available.
Facilities
Gift shop