Step Inside Teatro Bibiena of Mantova

During the Festivaletteratura in Mantova, I had a chance to visit the city’s famous “Teatro Bibiena“ designed by Antonio Galli Bibiena. Built in the 18th century, the bell shaped theater, is a breathtaking sight! It is beautifully lit up with life like statues of Mantova’s poets. Bibiena was inaugurated on Dec 3, 1769 and is known to be one of the most significant architectural gems of the 18th century Europe.

While I was there, an event practice going on and it was worth staying and eavesdropping.

Leopold Mozart (father of the great composer Mozart), had said in a letter to his wife, “In all my life, I have never seen anything more beautiful of its kind”.

I couldn’t agree more! Bibiena is stunning and none of the photos do justice.

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✨ MOZART WAS HERE ✨ Teatro Scientifico, Teatro dell’Accademia o Teatro Bibiena: chiamatelo come volete, ma non perdete occasione di visitarlo durante il vostro soggiorno a Mantova. È un luogo magico, ricco di storia e di suggestioni: basti pensare che anche Mozart si esibì in questo luogo, con un memorabile concerto, il 16 gennaio 1770. Dal 5 al 9 settembre 2019 il teatro ospiterà alcuni eventi del Festivaletteratura, il principale evento culturale di Mantova che richiama ogni anno migliaia di persone nella città dei Gonzaga. . . . #mantova #mantua #igmantova #visitmantua #gazzettadimantova #inlombardia #festivaletteratura #archilovers #artlovers #luxuryinteriors #kings_luxury #festlet #tourguide #guidedtour #privateguide #touristguide #guidesofitaly #unescoworldheritagesites #travelguide #baroque #festlet18 #festlet2018 #baroqueart #mozart #cantforgetitaly #italywhattosee #whatitalyis #walkingtour #privatetourguide #18thcentury

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Via Accademia 9.
Timings:
Tuesday to Friday: 10 am – 1pm, 3pm – 6pm.
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: 10 am – 6pm.

Ticket cost:
€2