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

Opera & History

One of the most famous and renowned landmarks in the history of Italian theatre and in the history of opera as a whole. 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.

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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. 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 the house 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.

Pietro Tessarin, CC BY-SA 4.0

Image: Pietro Tessarin, CC BY-SA 4.0

Information

WATER BUS STOP

San Zaccaria – 4 mins / San Marco (Vallaresso) – 5 mins

WALKING FROM

Rialto Bridge, 7 minutes / Ferrovia (train station), 30 minutes
*All times approximate

OPENING TIMES

Mon-Sun: 9.30am-6pm
Public holiday times may be different

TICKETS/COST

Adult 18-64 – €14,00
Senior 65+ – €10,50
Student < 26 - €9,20 Children 0-6 years - Free

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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 as you tour the world-famous Teatro La Fenice in Venice.

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La Fenice Opera House Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

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

Skip-the-line ticket to La Fenice Opera House
Audio guide in 7 languages

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