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Teatro La Fenice (self-guided audio tour)

1965 Campo San Fantin, Venezia, Veneto

Description

The Teatro La Fenice ("Phoenix Theatre") is an opera house in Venice. It holds a special place in the opera world because many premieres were held there, especially during the 19th century with composers such as Bellini, Rossini, Donizetti and Verdi. The current building is the third incarnation of the theatre (hence the Phoenix reference), the previous two having literally gone down in flame, the last time in 1996 (arson), so it only re-opened in 2004. The design was based on that of the 19th century using photographs as models. The audio-guide tour includes a visit of the hall, the opera room, the royal box, passageways and the internal exhibition dedicated to Maria Callas Guided tours can also be arranged in Italian, English or French

Access & Transport

Address: 1965 Campo San Fantin The theatre is roughly equidistant from the vaporetto stops of Rialto (1, 2, N), Sant'Angelo (1, N), Giglio (A, 1) and San Marco (A, B, 1, 10, N) The website states that "access with a wheelchair is possible in all sectors of La Fenice Opera House". Best to check and notify them ahead of time at: info@teatrolafenice.org

Instructions & Recommendations

The audioguide is available for free but the management recommends that visitors download the app (Android and iOS available) before the visit. Please double check the visit time before heading there on: https://festfenice.com/en/orari From the Theatre it is a 3 mins walk to the Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo and its famous spiral staircase.

Meta review

Reviews are complimentary of the audio tour design and content which seem to have the right depth without being too technical or boring. Many visitors make the comment that it isn't very large and the tour takes less or up to 1h but that it was really worth it considering what they have learnt and the beautiful interior design and decoration.

Environmental & Social

We deem this activity environmentally neutral. Cultural aspect and part of the city's architectural and artistic heritage.

Conclusion

Given its central location, this self-guided audio tour is an excellent opportunity to visit a famous opera house for those who have never attended a performance. Not the same thing of course but maybe the necessary step to give it a try next time? Beyond that, there is plenty to look at and learn.

Key positive

Striking interior decoration

Centrally located

Key negative

None

Suitability

Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility. Children less than 12yrs old may not find the visit very interesting

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Schedule varies on a daily basis depending on performances and rehearsals.

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:1h

Regulated hours

Monday09:30 - 18:00

Tuesday09:30 - 18:00

Wednesday09:30 - 18:00

Thursday09:30 - 18:00

Friday09:30 - 18:00

Saturday09:30 - 14:00

Sunday09:30 - 14:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€9
Adult
18 - 64
€12
Child
7 - 17
€7
Infant
0 - 6
€0
Price for students up to 26yrs old is €7. Audio-guide is included in the price.
Family price
Extra €5 per child up to 4 children

Max total number:3

Max number of adults:2

Min.child age:7

Max.child age:18

Price for family€25

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