Olympic Theatre: world’s most ancient indoor theatre
Masterpiece and last work by Andrea Palladio, the Olympic theatre was commissioned in February 1580 by the Olympic Academy, a partnership of prominent personalities in Vicenza related to literature, sciences, and arts, of which Palladio himself was a member. The design was inspired by the “ancient” style theatre, in the wake of Vitruvius studies revival during the Renaissance. It was also a self-celebratory work for Vicenza aristocracy, taking inspiration from the same classic ideals supported by the members of the Academy.
Official website of the Olympic Theatre of Vicenza update by the Department of Culture, Tourism and Attractiveness of the Municipality of Vicenza
Teatro Olimpico
Piazza Matteotti, 11
36100 Vicenza
Tel.: +39 0444 222 800
teatrolimpico@comune.vicenza.it
Winter opening times
From 1st of September to 30th of June: Tuesday to Sunday, 9am - 5pm (doors close at 4.30 pm)
Summer opening times
From 1st of July to 31st of August: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am - 6pm (doors close at 5.30 pm)
Closed
The Teatro Olimpico is closed every Monday and on 25 December and 1 January.
Ticket office
Ufficio IAT del Comune di Vicenza (Vicenza tourist information and assistance office)
Opening times:
From September to June: from Monday to Sunday, 9 am to 5.30 pm
July and August: from Monday to Sunday, from 9 am to 6 pm
Call Centre: +39 0444 320854
Monday to Friday 9am — 1pm, 2pm - 6pm
(closed on 25 December and 1 January)
E-mail: iat@comune.vicenza.it
Schools and other groups must book in advance with the centre for guided visits
Send requests to iat@comune.vicenza.it or call the Booking centre +39 0444 964380
Monday to Friday 9am — 1pm, 2pm - 6pm
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