Teatro Regio di Parma
An opera house built in 1829 by Duchess Marie Louise, and the main venue of the Verdi Festival.
Commissioned in 1829 by Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma and widow of Napoleon, the theatre has a Neoclassical facade and a horseshoe-shaped auditorium in gold and red. Parma audiences are known for being demanding, and a slip in performance often draws boos. The Verdi Festival, held each year in September and October, is the theatre's major event. On non-performance days, a guided visit of about 30 minutes shows the auditorium, royal box and backstage areas, costing around 10 euros. To attend a performance, buy tickets in advance on the official website.
Opening hours
Guided tours mainly Tue–Sat mornings; check official website
Nearby sights
- Santa Maria della Steccata
- Museo Glauco Lombardi
- Piazza Garibaldi
- Palazzo della Pilotta & Teatro Farnese
- Camera di San Paolo
- Baptistery of Parma
- Parma Cathedral
- Toscanini's Birthplace