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The Teatro Olimpico is the first indoor theatre in masonry in the world, with interiors made of wood, stucco and plaster.It was constructed by architect Andrea Palladio, between 1580 and 1585, when it was inaugurated.It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The Teatro Olimpico is located in Piazza Matteotti 11, in Vicenza, city located between Milan and Venice in northeast Italy. The Teatro is openTuesday to Sunday from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (last admission: 4.30 p.m. -In summertime 10.00 am to 6.00 pm. ) Closed on Monday.
The cost of entry ticket is € 11.00, available combined ticket, discounts for families, schools and groups.


In the Teatro Olimpico, which has 400 seats, are held theater and music productions: the "Settimane musicali al Teatro Olimpico" (Musical weeks), the Festival "Omaggio a Palladio", "Vicenza in Lirica" and the classical shows "Coversazioni" in autumn.

THE MAGIC OF ILLUSION

 

Here you are a video taken form the documentary "Empire of the Eye: The Magic of Illusion" released in 2003, presented by da Al Roker, an american productor and actor.
It describes the spectacular illusion effect created by Palladio in the scenery of the Teatro Olimpico, with the following words:

"Illusion becomes pure theater in Teatro Olimpico di Vicenza, Andrea Palladio's last work. This extraordinary theater is designed in the style of a Roman amphitheater with phenomenal effect. Palladio takes us back in time. We enter into a spectacular and very special space, built in the 16th century. The Teatro Olimpico still operates today as a cultural center and as a theatre dedicated to presenting dramatic musical performances. Palladio created an imaginary world, the illusion of an outdoor theatre hidden like a secret treasure in the palace which houses and protects it..."

 

December 2023: opening times of museums, villas and other cultural sights in Vicenza

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*The Olympic Theatre, the Civic Museum of Palazzo Chiericati, the Natural history and Archaeological Museum, the Church of Santa Corona are open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 to 17 (last entrance at 16.30)

Pop, the short show of lights and sounds inside the Olympic Theatre is scheduled from Tuesday to Sunday, at the following hours:
9.30, 10.30, 11.30 + 14.30, 15.30, 16.30.
 
The Galleries of Palazzo Thiene are open as usual from Thursday to Sunday, from 09 to 187 (last entrance at 16.30).
The Risorgimento and Resistance Museum can be visited from Tuesday to Sunday, from 09 to 13.00 and from 14.15 to 17.00 (last entrance at 16.30).

The Basilica Palladiana can be visited from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 to 18. It is possible to visit the loggias on the first floor and part of the main hall, due to the presence of a temporary exhibition (more information on the exhibition here). The panoramic terrace is officially closed for the winter season. The Basilica is closed to the public from the 11st to the 16th of December. A new starts on the 16th at 2pm: www.mostreinbasilica.it 

Le Gallerie d'Italia - Palazzo Leoni Montanari are open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 to 18.

The Diocesan Museum is open every day from 14 to 18. ( Closed on the 8th Dec).

The Jewellery Museum can be visited in the following days:

from Tuesday to Friday: 10 to 13 and 15 to 18

Saturday and Sunday: 10 to 18

The Palladio Museum can be visited from Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 to 18.

For all museums, the last possible admission is at least 30 minutes before closure.

 

As for the private villas that can be visited right outside the city centre:

Villa Valmarana ai Nani is open everyday from 10 to 18. https://www.villavalmarana.com/ 

Villa La Rotonda is open on Saturdays and Sundays. https://www.villalarotonda.it/  

It is most advised to check the respective offical websites for early closures.

 

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CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS 

The Theatre will also be open on the following holidays: 26th December 2023, 6th January 2024


Tickets and Information:

Tourist Information Office, piazza Matteotti 12, open everyday from 9 to 17.30, tel. 0444 320854, iat@comune.vicenza.it

Infopoint in Basilica Palladiana, da martedì a domenica; tel. 0444 222855

 

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SETTEMBRE 2024 
APERTO da MARTEDì a DOMENICA 9-16.30
 
Non è prevista la prenotazione per i visitatori individuali 

SEPTEMBER 2024
TEATRO OLIMPICO IS OPEN TUE-SUN 9-16.30
 
For individual visitors, the ticket can be bought directly at the ticket office, without reservation.