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Teatro di San Carlo

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Via San Carlo 98 / F, 80132, Naples, Italy

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The Teatro di San Carlo was designed by the architects Giovanni Antonio Medrano and Angelo Carasale for the monarch since Charles wanted a new and larger theatre for Naples to replace the old and dilapidated Teatro San Bartolomeo of 1621. On 12...more

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laura b

Milan

229

Reviewed 5 days ago

The most ancient teatro dell'opera in Europe

Everyday there are guided visits to this beautiful theater, depending on time in Italian, English or Franch (when I was there it was 10.30/12.30/14.30/16.30 Italian- 11.30/15.30 English - 17.00 French) ticket 9€. But better check tours schedule depending on rehearsals. Make sure to find time...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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AlbCorb

Naples, Campania, Italy

7335

Reviewed 1 week ago

Do you really need to see TA about this?

It's one othe most amazing theatres in the world. Just find a ticket for whatever it's in the program and take a chance to live the San Carlo Atmosphere

Date of experience: November 2018

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davidmF9748TV

Cowes, United Kingdom

133127

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Take the tour

I was unable to fit a visit to the opera into my visit to Naples but was really glad I took the (English) tour. The guide was a great source of information and anecdotes about the history. My only regret is that the tour did...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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StephenVum

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

first opera house

This is an example of the Golden history that Naples has inside its soul, probably the first opera house in the wold so shining and rich.

Date of experience: February 2019

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momshochat

Stockholm, Sweden

202

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Great history in this old theater

A must-see for any opera fan. All the greats were there: Mozart, Rossini, etc. The lobby really shows it's age but the theater's been well-maintained and is definitely worth seeing.

Date of experience: February 2019

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OMER P

Tel Aviv, Israel

13253

Reviewed January 25, 2019

Very nice guided tour inside, not a must.

Went to see what's the fuss about this hall and its acoustic, and the English tour (with the occasional music lesson inside) had successfully displayed just that. The theater is very very impressive, and our English tour guide was nice and knowledgeable, paid your attention...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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NabobInAtlanta

Atlanta, Georgia

3115

Reviewed January 16, 2019

A Step into Elegance

The tour lasts about 45 minutes and is loaded with interesting historical commentary. The tour leader was gracious enough to allow use of a camera tripod. The detail in construction is awesome.

Date of experience: December 2018

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John H

Calitri, Italy

5811

Reviewed January 14, 2019

The Nutcracker Suite ballet

The theatre is an outstanding venue. Any seat is a good seat. There is a coat check if needed. It was a great exoerience.

Date of experience: January 2019

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Premolars208

London, United Kingdom

1476474

Reviewed January 11, 2019

Magnifico

It really is, even though the ticket office is recalcitrant & hidden. We had the least expensive tickets & I think the best. I had a direct bird's eye view of the Orchestra from the top floor & watching them perform from this angle was...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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miranmecir

Reviewed January 4, 2019

wow !!

I didn't know that this was the first opera house built in Europe! It is absolutely stunning inside, the atmosphere you can feel is unique !!

Date of experience: December 2018

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jbuehrens

Is there an elevator.?

January 15, 2019|

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Maria A

I will be in Naples January 3rd for 3 nights and was wondering is anyone knows of or has been to a performance at Teatro di San Carlo during the first week of January? Are they open for scheduled performances at that time or just guided tours? ....would love to see a performance there. Many thanks!

July 3, 2018|

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Yes, you might get lucky- we saw opera there in early January. And if not that, they do the Nutcracker ballet right thru the holiday season. We found that time of year to be quite busty in Naples- lots of Italian tourists

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