Places to see
Teatro Galli
The Teatro Galli in Rimini is a gem of neoclassical architecture. Reopened to the public in October 2018, after 75 years of silence, it stands out for its size (4 tiers with 23 boxes each), making it one of the largest theatres in Italy. The Teatro Galli was damaged more than once: in the 1916 earthquake and during the Second World War. It had not reopened since, even though its restoration had been considered on several occasions. Well worth admiring is the foyer, with its wide white marble staircases leading to the upper floors.
Good to know
- The Teatro Galli was inaugurated by Giuseppe Verdi in 1857. For the occasion, the Milanese composer wrote the opera Aroldo.
- In 1859 Rimini's theatre was dedicated to Vittorio Emanuele II.
- On 27 December 1943, a heavy bombing raid destroyed the Teatro Galli. It was later occupied and looted by German troops. Its remains were used to build and furnish homes damaged by the war. For a while it also housed many of the city's displaced residents.
Photo credits - from the Archivio fotografico del Comune di Rimini
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