teatro farnese

JohnE453

If you only visit one place in Parme, then it must be the theatre. The theatre is an absolute work of art and totally breathtaking and will leave you dreaming of seeing a performance there

V7524SHbarbarac

Very impressive - unfortunately, most areas were cordoned off and the most interesting details such as the wooden seats/pews or the frescoes (?)/paintings around the top gallery were inaccessible.

alo911

Not to be missed if you are in Parma! A beautiful old wooden theatre that was renovated after it was almost completely destroyed during WW2.

gadf2014

One of the best Renaissanche theatres in the world: benne there may times but I am always astonished.

lesleymcnamara7

We went on a tour of the theatre,it is fantastic.It can be difficult to get a tour as the Times appear ad hoc.We have not attended a musical event so cannot comment on acoustics,however the theatre is well worth seeing.

LaBernardi

Although partially rebuilt, this theater inspires awe in the beholder. Unlike the Palladian theater in Vicenza, but so similar in form, the Farnese is completely in wood.

MiriamP759

I can't but agree with the previous reviewer that this place by itself is worth a trip to ParmaThe entire theater is made of wood, it's a replica of Palladio's Teatro Olimpico at Vicenza & was almost entirely destroyed during WWII. It's carefully renovated & completely breathtaking.Imagine that the original was built 400 years ago.No trip to Parma could be complete without visiting Teatro Farnese( even more than once).

DVenet2

This theater is worth the trip to Parma all by itself. It is hard to believe that such a find is somehow shoehorned into the palace, but the effect is striking. We intend to make a trip back to see some type of show so we can fully appreciate it. The ticket gets you into the national museum as well.

gef45

Cool place. I have never been in a theater like it before. Get the combined ticket with the must see national museum, crammed full of art (7euro). Enjoy

JillConnecticut

Used for athletic competition originally. Almost totally destroyed in ww1. Steep seating that is restricted area.

187MichaelV

This is one site absolutely not to be missed. Imagine an indoor theater modeled vaguely after the Colosseum with ranks of seats, galleried arcades, and a magnificent stage. Now imagine the entire thing is built of wood! It is just stunning and aan incredible engineering feat. I took tons of photos but none of them can do it justice; it's just something you literally need to see to believe.

mjelling

This famous theater completely built in wood and stucco has been famous for centuries. Finding it here in such a well preserved state is a great pleasure. Wonderful to linger for a while sitting on one of the benches and enjoying the famous perspectives

bumsky

It is a fascinating theatre that has been restored. A ticket provides entry to the theatre and the National gallery that contains some Correggios and a da Vinci drawing.

13102014rmq

For just a mere 3 euro (if you enter after 2pm) you can visit both the Teatro Farnese and the National Galley. This wooden theatre is beautifully designed! It has been reconstructed after it was damaged with bombings. Passing through the underpass of the theatre one enters the national gallery which is full of ancient statues and famous paintings. Not to be missed!

lyndallh2014

Amazing design and reconctruction, all in timber! Can only I agibe what it wiukd have been like in tbe audience and probably fall short of what it must have like.