La Fenice has burned and been rebuilt three times, which is why it is named The Phoenix. The current gold-and-red horseshoe hall dates from a meticulous 2003 reconstruction after arsonists destroyed the interior in 1996. Rossini, Bellini, and Verdi all had premieres here. Guided tours run daily; book ahead at teatrolafenice.it. Campo San Fantin, a 5-minute walk from Piazza San Marco.
theater in Venice
La Fenice Theatre
Also known as Teatro La Fenice
Three times burned, three times rebuilt: La Fenice (The Phoenix) in Venice has lived up to its name since it first opened in 1792. The current building dates from 2003 after a fire set by arsonists in 1996 destroyed most of the interior.
- Type
- theater
- Destination
- Venice
- Cost
- Paid entry
- Founded
- 2003
- Era
- Contemporary
- Address
- Campo San Fantin, San Marco 1965, 30124 Venice
- Coordinates
- 45.4332, 12.3328
- Official website
- Visit website