La Fenice Opera House Official Ticket in Venice

La Fenice: The Most Lavish Theater in Italy

Visit La Fenice Theatre, one of Venice's top attractions. La Fenice is one of Italy's three major theaters, along with the Rome Opera House and Milan's La Scala. Befitting its status, the theater is adorned with beautiful gold decorations and dazzling lights, delighting visitors. Enhance your visit with the included audio guide.

Experience the artistic sensibility of Venetians as you explore La Fenice Theatre. You'll feel like a European aristocrat from the old days. 

The History of La Fenice Theatre

La Fenice Theatre was designed by Italian architect Gian Antonio Selva in 1774 and opened in 1792. It was beloved as the most splendid and modern theater in Venice at the time, but it was destroyed by fire just 18 years after its opening. Subsequently, the theater was rebuilt with donations from the citizens of Venice, and the new La Fenice Theatre opened in 1837. The new theater gained even greater popularity with its lavish decorations and excellent acoustics, establishing itself as one of the central stages for Italian opera.