Teatro La Fenice
Teatro La Fenice
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This world famous opera house, burned to the ground in 1996, has been rebuilt amongst much scandal and drama: its modern beauty and complex history ensure its place among the most celebrated monuments in Italian history.
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The most famous sestiere (district) in Venice has one of the world's most famous squares, St. Mark's (Piazza San Marco). Anchored on one end by the basilica, clustered around it are restaurants, museums, shops, orchestras playing in the square, pigeons, the grand pink Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale), the soaring campanile bell tower, an astrological clock tower, plus gorgeous cafes and restaurants like Florian and Quadri. Piazza San Marco is beloved by Venetians themselves. They book a table anytime, which offers a buffer from the fray. This grand outdoor drawing room attracts Venetians for a stroll too, especially late in the afternoon when the hoards of daytrippers thin out. It's simply a grand place to meet.
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- ARBORIFrance301 contributionsMAGNIFICENT VISITA very nice visit to absolutely do when you are passing through Venice. A magnificent place, very interesting explanations, essential audio guide to immerse yourself in this magical place! €12 for around 1 hour visit. Possibility of having a drink and local specialties in a pretty typical café upstairs.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 16 February 2024
- VergrieteGemenos, France35 contributionsA place of grace!A fairy tale! We did not do a tourist visit, but attended the concert given by the conductor Ivor Bolton. If the place is magnificent with its sumptuous decor and the gold of its woodwork, it remains incomplete without great music. And there, everything makes sense, the magic works to give you chills. Experience this place like the Venetians, not as a passing visitor. It was one of the most beautiful concerts of my life.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 5 March 2024
- Narnietz13 contributionsAn evening at the Fenice: absolute happiness for sybaritic opera loversLa Fenice is a jewel rebuilt identically after a fire. In the heart of Venice, opera performances of the highest level are given, with a very elegant hall that makes you forget the general carelessness in this area. At the exit, you have to go to the Martini restaurant if you want, but, even better, to the club of the same name located to the right of the first one. The small terrace doesn't seem like much, but at the back, there is another very large one, divinely decorated and lit, and the food is excellent there.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 24 March 2024
- Raj N395 contributionsWow! What an experience!Wow! What an experience - we visited on a rainy day in Venice. The queue was minimal, less than 10min to queue up. The audio guide is brilliant and everything is well sign posted with plenty of seating so you can take in the atmosphere and listen to the audio guide. There's a nice little cafe on the third floor where you can take a pitstop, overall I would factor in 90mins on your visitVisited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten 26 March 2024
- Jean-Philippe RBiarritz, France439 contributionsA must seeAs much as the exterior is anonymous and banal, the interior is sublime. A visit in time, no need for a guide but an audio guide is still useful. We had the chance before leaving to attend the orchestra's rehearsals for the evening performance. Very informative and fascinating. An exceptional building!Visited April 2024Travelled with familyWritten 23 April 2024
- onlythebest iParis, France270 contributionsVery nice visitThis is definitely one of the places to discover when you are in Venice. A cultural place steeped in history, which saw the birth of La Traviata in particular, or which made Maria Callas shine on stage. The decor is sumptuous and rich. We were there mid-afternoon, there was no queue; Family tickets are interesting.Visited April 2024Travelled with familyWritten 28 April 2024
- Laurene M390 contributionsAn Historic Opera House!This beautiful opera house has a multitude of box seats, and orchestra seating. I would not recommend a tour of this theater, but if one loves music and can afford the relatively high price of the tickets, this venue can offer a very enjoyable night out. We bought one of the more reasonable tickets in a box above the orchestra for the opera. Thankfully, most of the performance and subtitles were visible from where we sat. The audience was dressed in a variety of ways, some very formal and others very casual. However, the theater glittered with beautiful lighting.Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 May 2024
- Discover081224817591 contributionStunning & ornate - has to be seen to be believedA stunning theatre that has to be seen to be believed. We opted to tour with the electronic guide, you need a credit card or driving licence as a "deposit" for the free handsets. The information is detailed and clear to understand so worth considering. The inside of the theatre is so beautiful and ornate it has to be seen to be believed. Well worth a couple of hours of your timeVisited May 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 4 June 2024
- luciussilvaeVilvoorde, Belgium5,474 contributionsBlue and gold splendor.The Theatro La Fenice is one of the most iconic opera houses in the world. It therefore had a turbulent history, including fire. Was it the firebird?🐦🔥 In our opinion, one of the most beautiful operas in the world and we have already seen quite a few. The pastel blue color combined with gold appears throughout the building. We were allowed to attend Mozart's Don Giovanni and thought it was fantastic.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 8 June 2024
- Dankoam7 contributionsAttended opera in box seats, second row, no issuesAttended Don Giovanni in box seats, we were seated in a box section 2, box 12, seats 3 and 4. These were the second row in the box. The seat map showed six seats in the box, but there were only four. We did not have an obstructed view. Note that the second row seats are counter height bar stools that allow you to see over the two people on the rail. Tickets were 165 EUR ea. When choosing seats, the theatre is small, shaped like a horseshoe. Choose seats as close to the base of the horse shoe as possible. Any level, or main floor. Side boxes do have blocked views.Visited May 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 8 June 2024
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Lucian M
Constanta, Romania2,644 contributions
Oct 2019
I think the Teatro la Fenice impressed me the most in Venice. It’s a place with a fantastic history and a place where you can enjoy high-level and quality culture.
We included Teatro la Fenice on Venezia Unica City Pass, so the entrance fee is covered by it. We had the audio tour which was really helpful. During our visit at the theatre (October 2018) a rehearsal for Semiramide was in progress. We found good seats in a central box and for more than one hour we just enjoyed good quality music and show.
Was really impressive!
We included Teatro la Fenice on Venezia Unica City Pass, so the entrance fee is covered by it. We had the audio tour which was really helpful. During our visit at the theatre (October 2018) a rehearsal for Semiramide was in progress. We found good seats in a central box and for more than one hour we just enjoyed good quality music and show.
Was really impressive!
Written 2 February 2020
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KW1975
Chesterfield, UK362 contributions
Sept 2020
I never knew about this venue until it featured in a favourite music video of mine. So this time while in Venice, I had to make this a place to visit.
I pre-booked tickets and audio tour before arriving, but there was very little queing time when we got there. Temperature checks were done upon entering and it all felt very safe.
The royal box itself is stunning, and this gives an amazing view of the whole theatre. Security were sat outside the royal box limiting numbers, which was an advantage as you had the opportunity to take pictures without too many people in the background and gives you the chance to enjoy and take it all in.
I would highly recommend the audio tour, as this gives a much better detail of the history of the venue.
I pre-booked tickets and audio tour before arriving, but there was very little queing time when we got there. Temperature checks were done upon entering and it all felt very safe.
The royal box itself is stunning, and this gives an amazing view of the whole theatre. Security were sat outside the royal box limiting numbers, which was an advantage as you had the opportunity to take pictures without too many people in the background and gives you the chance to enjoy and take it all in.
I would highly recommend the audio tour, as this gives a much better detail of the history of the venue.
Written 11 October 2020
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AttitudeAdjuster
Gillingham, UK1,207 contributions
Jan 2020
I was lucky enough to get one of the last tickets for the New Year's Day Concert and despite it being quite expensive, it was probably the most wonderful thing I did in the incredible city of Venice. The atmosphere was amazing and the theatre is beautiful. I could not believe the view from my box (which I shared with 3 great people). The music was excellent and I couldn't wish for a better start to 2020.
Written 6 January 2020
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Timzorrr
Edmonds, WA1,598 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Take a tour or go to an opera if at all possible!
Just walking into the building, the years of history at the Teatro Le Fenice can be felt.
I am not an opera fan generally, but I bought tickets, online, for an opera while we were in Venice. It was an afternoon opera which tends to be more casual than and evening opera. The least expensive seats are some of the box seats.
It was awesome.
Visually it is beautiful, the opera was wonderful and it ended up being my favorite memory of Venice.
Just walking into the building, the years of history at the Teatro Le Fenice can be felt.
I am not an opera fan generally, but I bought tickets, online, for an opera while we were in Venice. It was an afternoon opera which tends to be more casual than and evening opera. The least expensive seats are some of the box seats.
It was awesome.
Visually it is beautiful, the opera was wonderful and it ended up being my favorite memory of Venice.
Written 27 February 2020
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momcummings
virginia beach virginia38 contributions
Jan 2020
we attended a performance on January 1...New Years day and it was was inspiring and full of beauty and lovely music. From what we understood it had been damaged in the flooding in November and they sure did have it all fixed. THe music was well done and the second half was electrifying as they set off sparklers and confetti on the stage to the rousing response of audience and orchestra and singers
Written 13 January 2020
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Gheorghe Mihai C
2 contributions
June 2022
Biggest tourist trap ever. First time, I got there, but they decided to cancel visits, even if their website showed the theatre was open for self guided tours.
Second time, I called to make sure there is no " unexpected circumstance". Of course there was one...a renearsal limited the visit to the royal box. Nobody told me you cannot photograph anything (not even the ceiling or walls) during a rehearsal. Why charge people for maney, then? Therefore, a got a punch in the shoulder from an emp,oyee. I complained to the rmanager, she dismissed my observation with arrogance, saying she does ot belive me, since nobody else complained. Talking about organisatiinal culture, La Fenice has a despicable one.
Therefore, if you want to waste 11 euros, be punched then treated with arrogamce by highly incompetent staff, go to La Fenice!
Anyway, the decor is a contemporary replica of what burned down 20 years ago. Bad vibes...
Second time, I called to make sure there is no " unexpected circumstance". Of course there was one...a renearsal limited the visit to the royal box. Nobody told me you cannot photograph anything (not even the ceiling or walls) during a rehearsal. Why charge people for maney, then? Therefore, a got a punch in the shoulder from an emp,oyee. I complained to the rmanager, she dismissed my observation with arrogance, saying she does ot belive me, since nobody else complained. Talking about organisatiinal culture, La Fenice has a despicable one.
Therefore, if you want to waste 11 euros, be punched then treated with arrogamce by highly incompetent staff, go to La Fenice!
Anyway, the decor is a contemporary replica of what burned down 20 years ago. Bad vibes...
Written 8 June 2022
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Margarita O.
San Jose, CA70 contributions
Sept 2021
We have tickets to the opera for September 2022. I am sharing seating and visibility information that might be helpful to others. Information was obtained directly from Venice Opera via email.
Seats are placed one behind another and are NOT staggered. Rows AF-AA seats are in the orchestra pit, hence they are situated below stage level.
Rows A - F at at stage level
Visibility from row G through N is very good. Row L is the best row in the orchestra section as there is a large gap between Rows I and L. Rows J and K are removed.
Balcony boxes are good seats as long as you get center boxes. Also, only the first row of balcony boxes has visibility to the stage. 2nd Rows are much cheaper due to visibility issues.
We could not find tickets for row L (not a surprise!) and got tickets for the first row in the 2nd balcony, center boxes.
IMHO, if you are going to Venice Opera one time, might as well, get the best seat possible. I've heard so much about the hall...can't wait for the performance. I will update my review with pictures from our seat for your reference later in October 2022.
Seats are placed one behind another and are NOT staggered. Rows AF-AA seats are in the orchestra pit, hence they are situated below stage level.
Rows A - F at at stage level
Visibility from row G through N is very good. Row L is the best row in the orchestra section as there is a large gap between Rows I and L. Rows J and K are removed.
Balcony boxes are good seats as long as you get center boxes. Also, only the first row of balcony boxes has visibility to the stage. 2nd Rows are much cheaper due to visibility issues.
We could not find tickets for row L (not a surprise!) and got tickets for the first row in the 2nd balcony, center boxes.
IMHO, if you are going to Venice Opera one time, might as well, get the best seat possible. I've heard so much about the hall...can't wait for the performance. I will update my review with pictures from our seat for your reference later in October 2022.
Written 8 March 2022
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MHMV
108 contributions
June 2022 • Couples
We bought tickets ahead of time from their web sight. We saw la Boheme. It's a gorgeous opera house well worth a visit. I would recommend to buy the tíquets in Venice and not on line the tiquetes were cheaper at the tíquet office.
Written 18 June 2022
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Mikey1214
Burton upon Trent, UK35 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
This was our second visit to the theatre and as previously, we had booked seats prior to leaving for Venice. The process on line was easy from the UK and the seating plan helped. This splendid theatre has a visually stunning auditorium. The Front of House staff were helpful showing us which floor and viewing box to go to. The production of the opera " Elixir of Love" was excellent. On our previous visit we had been so disappointed with the production of 'The Merry Widow". This production, however, was a joy to see and hear. The translations shown above the proscenium arch were not intrusive. We did not make use of the bar facilities so cannot make comment. On a previous occasion we had made enquiries about a tour of the theatre but understood it didn't include visiting backstage, scenery wardrobe etc. So we declined. It was much better to wallow in the ornate auditorium and entertainment.
Written 6 March 2020
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Terry Anzur
Jupiter, FL1,881 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
Seeing a performance here should be on the must-do list of every opera lover. We bought tickets in advance from the official box office website. Someone tried to pick my purse as we were walking through crowded streets to the theater. Opera tickets gone! The box office was able to verify my purchase and issue new ones.
The rebuilt theater rose from the ashes of a fire, but still feels grand and historic. Good acoustics and a savvy audience that went nuts when the tenor hit all 8 high C’s in a famous aria, so he did it again. Like LaScala they have a house brand of sparkling wine which we enjoyed at the interval.
An afternoon of opera was the perfect refuge from the over touristed streets and smelly canals. Worth every penny to experience opera as it should be seen and heard in Italy’s second most famous opera house.
The rebuilt theater rose from the ashes of a fire, but still feels grand and historic. Good acoustics and a savvy audience that went nuts when the tenor hit all 8 high C’s in a famous aria, so he did it again. Like LaScala they have a house brand of sparkling wine which we enjoyed at the interval.
An afternoon of opera was the perfect refuge from the over touristed streets and smelly canals. Worth every penny to experience opera as it should be seen and heard in Italy’s second most famous opera house.
Written 28 October 2022
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I’d love me to buy tickets for New Year’s Eve 2024 - how do I do this and when are the tickets released? Will we need to wear black tie?
Written 21 September 2024
Hi,
We're hoping to book to see Don Giovanni this year at Teatro La Fenice. We've tried to look online at sights like viewfrommyseat etc but the results are limited. I've also emailed the venue but no reply.
We'd like to understand what the view would be like from the seats and if we'd be able to see the English subtitles above the stage from these seats. Also it would be good to know if there are any obstructions as we've seen some reviews online that say the view is limited?
The three seating options that we are looking at are below
Stall A - Row N
3 Palchi - Box 8
2 Palchi - Box 8
Any help on the above and also recommendations for a nice place for evening meal prior to the opera would be appreciated.
TIA
Written 19 January 2024
I'll answer to the best of my ability but I'm no expert on the seats at La Fenice: I would personally opt for a stalls seat as there are no pillars to obstruct your view although you just don't know about the size of the people who'll be sitting in front of you. I understand that unless you have seats in the front row of a box it is difficult to see the stage. Basically, buy the best seats you can afford. I saw an opera at La Fenice's sister theatre, The Malibran, and could see the subtitles easily but as it was a German opera and the subtitles were in Italian I was none the wiser as I don't speak either language! Perhaps just read about the story before you go and sit back and enjoy the music, singing and the atmosphere. Regarding restaurants, I'm afraid we don't usually eat in that area of Venice as we're more familiar with the Cannaregio district and that is a bit too far away from La Fenice. However, I will ask my sister-in-law who stayed close to La Fenice last year and if she recommends a restaurant I will post the suggestion on tripadvisor.
Written 20 January 2024
I need help and advice about attending a concert in Teatro La Fenice:
I will have just one night in Venice and I will arrive around 19:30 (Marco Polo airport) in the evening and I am wondering it is possible for me to attend a concert that will start at 20:00 in the same evening? Will it be a problem coming late? How about the dress code since I won't be able to carry any fancy or formal clothes? Should I buy ticket in advance or try my luck in the theatre?
Thank you
Written 13 March 2023
You will need more than 30 minutes to get from the airport to Piazzale Roma in Venice, plus then you have to go by foot or boat to La Fenice. Most opera houses don't seat latecomers until an intermission or scene change, so you could miss at least half of it. Dress code is not an issue. Business casual is fine unless it's a premiere. I hope you have the flexibility to change your plans to allow more time.
Written 14 March 2023
Hi there, we are going to the opening night of La Traviata in September. We booked box seats. What is the appropriate attire? I read somewhere it will be black tie which sounds amazing!
Written 23 February 2023
Business casual was fine for the Rigoletto performance we attended in June. For a premiere the Milanese audience will dress up, so coat and tie for the men and a formal or cocktail dress for women.
Written 1 March 2023
depending on your level of engagement: 60-90 minutes, id say.
Written 9 December 2022
gaetano perfetta
Bari, Italy
Significato posto galleria no parapetto valido perbuona visione e audioGrazie.vorrei prenotare Le Barruffe il 02/03/22
Written 5 February 2022
Is you are from the US, will your white vaccination card work as their green pass to get in?
Written 23 September 2021
Salve, avrei intenzione di prenotare un posto in galleria fila A, diciamo proprio sopra al palco reale. La visuale da seduti é buona?
Written 22 June 2020
Certamente!
Nella mia recensione di gennaio (La traviata - 05.I.2020) ho pubblicato alcune foto scattate dalla Galleria Fila A Posto 31, sopra al palchetto subito alla sinistra del Palco Reale.
Si vede anche dalla seconda fila, ma se può prenda la prima!
Written 22 June 2020
can you get cheaper tickets if you visit the box office on the day if they have seats left?
Written 11 February 2020
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