A fun tidbit suggest that this is where the private rooms in theaters were first initiated. In 1925 the state declared the Pergola a national monument however it wasn’t until 1942 when it was turned over to the state that it finally its true space in time. The design of this theater is by Ferdinando Tacca, son of Peter, who designed the two fountains in the Santissima Annunziata. See the official calendar for the shows at the Opera di Firenze It boasts of three meeting rooms, which can operate simultaneously: the opera house with 1800 seats, a 2000-seat open air (outdoor) auditorium and finally an auditorium, with a capacity from 500 to 1000 spectators. This brand new structure lays its claim to fame to both hosting Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, one of the most revered musical and dance presentations in Florence (perhaps Italy) and to its award winning construction and design and the only place to see the opera in Florence. The calendar of events set in May, recalls the tradition of songs called “maggi” or May songs and the pagan ritual of celebrating and welcoming the flowers, perfumes and sounds of spring. Florence sets the stage for presenting contemporary and sometimes forgotten operas in visually dramatic productions. Check out the current calendar of performances at the official website for Teatro NiccoliniĪn annual festival in Florence founded in April 1933 by musical conductor Vittorio Gui. This group was composed of a gentlemen protected by the Prince Don Lorenzo de 'Medici, son of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I, and they used his patronage and this theater to bring works alive. And not the only first, the Concordi Company, established in 1644, can easily be labeled the first “academy of drama” in Florence. Recently restored in 2016, this theater heralds back to the mid 1600’s, making it one of the first modern theaters in all of Europe. Below we have highlighted the top 5 theaters in Florence, located in or close to the city center where you can indulge in a quality performance while visiting a setting that plays a part of history. While enjoying the many pleasures the Florentine nightlife has to offer, you can’t help but notice the loaded calendars for the individual theaters, spanning international opera, drama, and comedy productions to a wide range of music including orchestral, contemporary artists, soloists and jazz.

The city of Florence, among all its many forms of entertainment, features a stunning quantity of theaters, both historic and contemporary, to tantalize you with music, drama, comedy, magic and plays of every kind.even in every language. Drama, orchestral concerts, variety shows & live music

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