The Teatro Massimo in Palermo it is the largest Theatre in Italy and one of the largest of Europe (the third after the Opéra National de Paris and Staatsoper in Vienna), and is world renowned for its perfect acoustics.
The Teatro Massimo was dedicated to King Victor Emanuel II and inaugurated on 16th May 1897 with a performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s Falstaff. Although you will be more likely to recognise Massimo not for its glorious past but for the final scene of the Godfather Part III : The climactic and gripping opera scene shot right on the staircase of this majestic theatre.
Italy is Opera's ancestral home, so why not experience a must see event in one of the most fascinating theatres of the world.
Teatro Massimo offers visitors a rich choice of operatic seasons throughout most of the year.
Aida will be performed from November 26th to December 7th 08. Bookings are essential!
Sicilians DO dress up for Opera - expect some glamour...
