Teatro Sociale
Theater since the 19th century
Teatro Sociale was inaugurated in 1813, when Giuseppe Verdi was born. Since its beginning, Teatro Sociale has been a center of attention that attracts the most important musicians and opera singers. In 1899, 100 years after the invention of Volta's electric battery, Teatro Sociale was provided with electric light. In 1943 it hosted Teatro alla Scala that was not habitable because of World War II bombing. Nowadays, Teatro Sociale is open 300 days a year with theater, opera, concerts and dance exhibitions.
Information
Piazza Verdi
Phone: +39 031 270171, tickets: +39 031 270170
More details (in Italian)
Hours
Flexible
Admission
Depending on events