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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..."

 

Informations

Services

GUIDED TOUR

The Theatre can be visited independently (estimated time for the visit: 20-30 minutes), however it is not a guided visit.

To book a guided tour to the interior of the Theatre, we recommend contacting privately an authorised local tour guide 

 
SOUNDTOURING

An audioguide to the Theatre and other locations of the city centre is available online in several languages: listen to the tracks here

 
ACCESSIBILITY

Visitors with disabilities can access the Theatre from the exit door located at the end of the street Stradella Olimpica, to avoid going through the gravel of the garden.

The ticket is free of charge for people with disabilities and the accompanying person, and can be collected at the Tourist information office located next to the garden of the Theatre, n.12 Piazza Matteotti.

 
ANIMALS

In the Olympic Theatre and in the other Civic Museums, access is allowed to small pets (held in their owner's arms or with a dog carrier), guide dogs for visually impaired/blind people, service dogs for assistance to people with disabilities, domestic pets certified by public health facilities to support therapeutic treatment (pet therapy).

 

FOOD AND DRINKS

Consumption of food and drinks is not permitted inside the museums. However, children are allowed to drink from baby bottles or sippy cups.

 

ORGANISE YOUR EVENT

The request to use the Olympic Theatre to organise concerts, congresses and theatre plays must be submitted to the “Servizio Attività culturali e museali” office of the Municipality of Vicenza, using the following contacts:

infocultura@comune.vicenza.it  tel. 0444222121 and 0444222153

It is also possible to reserve the garden of the Olympic Theatre (or the adjacent room called Odeon, in case of rain) to host civil marriage celebrations or wedding receptions. More information here.

 
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Contact us

BOOKING OFFICE TEATRO OLIMPICO & MUSEUM CARD - Phone: +39 0444 964380
IAT OFFICE – TOURIST INFORMATION - Phone: +39 0444 320854
TOURIST PROMOTION CONSORTIUM
Phone: +39 0444 994770 - Fax: +39 0444 99 47 79
Email: info@vicenzae.org - Web: www.vicenzae.org
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NUOVA BIGLIETTERIA! Dal 27 ottobre 2026 la biglietteria si  trasferisce presso la nuova sede di Palazzo Chiericati in Corso Palladio 212.
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 Il Teatro è aperto alle visite TUTTI I GIORNI dalle 9 alle 17 (ultimo ingresso 16.30) 
Non è prevista la prenotazione per i visitatori individuali. 
 
13/11/2026 aperto dalle 15 alle 17

NEW LOCATION! Starting October 27, 2026, the ticket-office is located at the new venue of Palazzo Chiericati, Corso Palladio 212
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 TEATRO OLIMPICO IS OPEN MON-SUN  from 9 am to 5 pm ( last entrance 4.30)
For individual visitors, the ticket can be bought directly at the ticket office, without reservation. 
 
13/11/2026 open 15-17