Small theater , very interesting to see the preserved statues from Roman times. Enjoyed walking through the theater, can't wait to see an actual performance.
Although we were limited to visiting the theatre, the Teatro Olimico was one of the highlights of our Italian trip. The three of us who visited thought that the ticket price was well worth seeing the amazing design, with its attention to perspective and detail. The advice from another reviewer about sitting on the steps to absorb to sense of the theatre is wise. We enjoyed the gardens, bleak though they are in winter. The small 4 euro booklet sold at the theatre shop provides valuable information and photographs so the experience can be relived and savoured. Again, this attraction is really worthwhile.
This was such a tucked away little treasure... from the outside it didn't look like much but once inside and following the path to see the main stage, this theater is amazing. Take the time to read about the first night's performance, the play, the actors, the costumes, the locals. Then step into the amazing theater resplendent with fabulous statuary but more stunning the actual stage set. It is equal to anything I have seen at the Met or the Kennedy Center and it was built in the 1500S! Buy your museum card for Vicenza and see this Theater first. You will not be disappointed.
Palladio knew his Roman architecture and reproduced in exquisite detail. The proportions, the detail and the atmosphere are right on. While I have seen many original Roman theaters, this reproduction delivers it in living color. Beautiful!
The Teatro is not big, but the approach to the Teatro is complimented with interesting information about the theatre and the first performances. One will have the true reward when entering the theatre proper. The stage set is marvelous and the streets leading of the back seem to lead far into the distance. The perspective is perfect and one needs to spend some time sitting on the higher wooden steps to absorb the design of the theatre.The ticket for the Teatro Olimpico is a little pricy at EUR 11, but with another EUR 4 one can purchase a combined ticket for a total of eight attractions valid for 7 days, which is a bargain.
Beautiful historic building in downtown. Not far from the main square which is filled with great coffee shops, restaurants, shopping and gelaterias. Worth visiting in Vicenza. Doesn't take more than an hour to visit.
One of the most magical theatres in the world. Please make a stop here if you are in town! It's the first open air theatres that was covered later. The first! That's just amazing!
This is an amazing theater. It is actually the set design perspective recreation of idealized street scenes that steels the show. Very worthwhile seeing.
Gorgeous, and worth the stop. The ticket is good at all the museums in the city. It was amazing to see an original set from the first play!!
I have had a big emotion going into this place built by Palladio in 1585, the genius architect of the Italian renaissance. The spectacular optical effect of scene which was built for the first performance and the opening of this theatre shows the Tebe streets and give you the idea of 100 meters (110 yards) length, in practice the space for doing this is only 15 meters (13 yards).A must if you are in Vicenza!