Teatro Massimo in Palermo Sicily

Massimo Theatre

www.teatromassimo.it
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(3.7K) · Performing arts in Palermo, Italy
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One of the biggest opera houses in Europe, Teatro Massimo is renowned for its excellent acoustiscs and holds over 1,300 seats.The venue hosts …

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Jan 5, 2025
Majestic theatre, absolutely worth visiting if you are in Palermo, even the area adjacent to the theater is interesting for drinking an aperitif or enjoying the various Palermo street food Full review by Safari16100803602
Dec 30, 2024
The ticketing system was confusing as they didn’t know what I wanted but was easily rectified. There were rehearsals going on which was lovely to see and hear. The tour was at 10:30 for English and I… Full review by mich202
Dec 18, 2024
We went for the Nutcracker and opted for box seats. They sell out in hours so we did not get seats in the same box but still were not disappointed. This is the 3rd largest Opera House in EU but it … Full review by Tammy M
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Articles

The Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele is an opera house and opera company located on the Piazza Verdi in Palermo, Sicily. It was dedicat…
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The Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele is the biggest in Italy, and one of the largest of Europe. Construction started in 1874, but wa…
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Facts

Owner:Comune di Palermo
Opened:1897
Architect:Giovanni Battista Filippo Basile (1874–1880), Ernesto Basile (1891–1897)

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How long do the concerts last? I’m going this Sunday and am wondering what time I should book dinner.
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Sorry, we were not ablate attend a concert because of COVID !
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Do they have disable facility like lift to avoid steps up front, or disable toilet?
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I found out they have a lift to avoid the front stairs and a internal lift to take you from floor to floor. beautiful!
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Are there translations to English at the opera
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I don’t know if every opera is translated into English on the surtitle screen but since we saw L’elixir D’amore (sung in Italian) the surtitles were in English. I don’t know if the same …
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I don’t know if every opera is translated into English on the surtitle screen but since we saw L’elixir D’amore (sung in Italian) the surtitles were in English. I don’t know if the same would hold if the opera was sung in German or French
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Does the cafe in Teatro Massimo have breakfast fare? Thanks!
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Normally a croissant or muffin and cappuccino or espresso is available - opposite are a couple of hotels you could try out for a continental breakfast and down the street are dozens of …
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Normally a croissant or muffin and cappuccino or espresso is available - opposite are a couple of hotels you could try out for a continental breakfast and down the street are dozens of little bars and cafes serving mini pizzas and hot dogs and of course Sicilian breakfasts of brioche and ice cream! A must have with freshly squeezed orange juice and pomegranate at one or two catching onto new desire for other fresh fruit juices. Enjoy!!
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