La Fenice, San Marco, Venice
La Fenice
Venice, Italy
A famous and beautiful Italian opera house where major composers, Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti and Verdi premiered their works
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Opera and History of La Fenice
La Fenice is one of the most famous and renowned landmarks in the history of Italian theatre and in the history of opera as a whole.
The opera house, whose name in English is The Phoenix, is just a short walk from St Mark’s Square or the Accademia Bridge.
La Fenice became the site of many famous operatic premieres at which the works of several of the four major bel canto era composers – Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi – were performed.
These days both opera and music concerts are held in La Fenice.
Visiting La Fenice
Useful Information
Location/Waterbus
Vaporetto Line 1 / Line 2 / For others see our vaporetto timetables
Waterbus stop: San Zaccaria – 4 mins / San Marco (Vallaresso) – 5 mins
Tickets & Information
Tours & Tickets
Opening Hours
Opening times: Mon-Sun: 9.30am-6pm
Public holiday times may be different
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The Phoenix
La Fenice (The Phoenix) reflects the history of the building where three of the theatres were lost to fires. This is am opera house that has, quite literally, risen from the ashes a number of times.
The first was in 1774, the second fire came in 1836, but rebuilding was completed within a year.
However, the third fire was the result of arson. It destroyed La Fenice in 1996 leaving only the exterior walls, but it was rebuilt and re-opened in November 2004.
World Famous Premieres
Other famous premieres held in La Fenice include Stravinski’s The Rake’s Progress, Britten’s The Turn of the Screw and Prokofiev’s L’angelo di fuoco (the Fiery Angel).
Tours & Activities
The Majestic Teatro La Fenice: Guided Tour
Tour Duration: 1 hr
Tour Rating: 4.4/5
Take a guided tour through one of the most famous theatres in the world
Envision the great operas that have graced its stage through the years
Hear about the theatre’s fascinating history and new direction
Envision the great operas that have graced its stage through the years
Hear about the theatre’s fascinating history and new direction
Envision the great operas that have graced its stage as you tour the world-famous Teatro La Fenice in Venice.
La Fenice Opera House Entry Ticket with Audio Guide
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Tour Duration: n/a
Tour Rating: 4.6/5
Remember your time in Venice by visiting the unique La Fenice Opera House
Step back in time to visit the history and secrets of the theatre
Enjoy an audio guide commentary in 7 languages during your visit
Step back in time to visit the history and secrets of the theatre
Enjoy an audio guide commentary in 7 languages during your visit
Skip-the-line ticket to La Fenice Opera House
Audio guide in 7 languages
Audio guide in 7 languages
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St Mark’s Square
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