Teatro Bibiena (Teatro Scientifico)
Teatro Scientifico Bibiena
A bell-shaped 18th-century Baroque theatre where 14-year-old Mozart once gave a concert.
The Bibiena Theatre was designed by Antonio Galli Bibiena and completed in 1769. It was originally the scientific lecture hall of an academy. Four levels of wooden boxes encircle a bell-shaped hall with elaborate decoration. In January 1770, Mozart, then just 14 years old, gave a concert here.
The theatre still hosts concerts. You can buy a ticket to visit during the day on weekdays. Tickets cost about 3 euros, and it is closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Closed Mondays; 10:00–13:00, 15:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Basilica palatina di Santa Barbara
- Piazza Sordello
- Palazzo Ducale & Camera degli Sposi
- Mantua Cathedral (Duomo)
- Casa di Rigoletto
- Rotonda di San Lorenzo
- Piazza delle Erbe & Torre dell'Orologio
- Basilica of Sant'Andrea