Verdi Theater in Florence
Firenze, Via Ghibellina, 101 
The Teatro Verdi Theater in Florence counts its history from 1854. The opening of one of the seven largest at that time theatrical scenes in Italy took place under the aria of the already well-known opera by Giuseppe Verdi "Rigoletto". Almost half a century later, the theater was officially named after the Italian composer
The Goldenoni Theater in Florence
Firenze, Via Santa Maria, 15 
The Goldoni Theater (also Teatro Goldoni) exists in Florence since 1847 Before the architect Giuseppe Capca, who erected it, was tasked to create a fundamentally new and unlike the other theaters building. This was achieved four years later
Comunale Theater in Florence
Firenze, Corso Italia, 16 
Comunale (also Teatro Comunale) was founded in 1862 and since then has always been the main theatrical scene in Florence. Originally the theater of Komunale was an open amphitheater (Arena Florentina), which housed about seven thousand spectators
Theater Limonaria in Florence
Firenze, Via Antonio Gramsci, 426 
The Limonaria Theater (in Italian Teatro della Limonaia) was founded in 1987 and is considered one of the youngest and most modern theaters in Florence. The theater is located in an old conservatory, where once the citrus trees grew, hence the so unusual name.
Metastasio Theater in Florence
Prato, Via Benedetto Cairoli, 59 
The Metastasio Theater (its full name is Teatro Metastasio Stabile della Toscana) dates back to 1830. His fate, as well as many other theaters in Florence, was overshadowed during the Second World War.
Pergola Theater in Florence
Firenze, Via della Pergola, 12/32 
The Pergola Theater is considered the most ancient opera house nd, not only in Florence, but throughout the world. The history of the theater began in the distant 1656 when, in the building of the cloth factory, an auditorium and the semblance of a modern theatrical stage were built at the helm of the Medici dynasty.
Florence is not only the home of Leonardo da Vinci, Dante and Galileo . @ The capital of Tuscany in the Middle Ages was considered the center of the theatrical life of Italy . It was here that for the first time in the world there was an opera house, to which the later opera scenes began to equal . You can say that the status of theatrical capital Florence still holds, and presenting the audience with new performances and high-profile international festivals . Which theaters in Florence are worth visiting? Of course, the theater "Teatro Comunale" is the main theatrical scene of the city . Here the ballet and the opera are shown, and every spring the theater becomes the main venue for the famous festival Maggio Musicale Fiorentino .
Florence theaters have something to show to today's audiences: from classical ballet and opera to avant-garde plays and cutting-edge productions.
Once in Florence, take the time to go to the Verdi Theater. Here, just like in the "Komunal", mostly there are opera performances, but concert performances in the theater are also not uncommon. At one time, Sting performed his hits on the stage of Verdi, and David Copperfield himself entertained his spectators here ...
In passing it should be noted that the theaters of Florence are very principled towards the latecomers. If you do not have time to start the performance, you can take your place only when the intermission comes. These are the rules ...
Theater "Pergola" - the very first opera scene that appeared in Florence. It is curious that the oldest opera house, erected in the 17th century, is still located in the building of the former cloth factory. And, despite this seemingly unadapted for the needs of the theater building, in "Pergola" the best acoustics. Even the quietest whisper pronounced on the stage is perfectly audible in the last rows. And what audibility during the opera performances ...
Another theater, for which in Florence did not have to build a separate building, is the "Limonary" theater. It is located in the premises where there used to be a greenhouse with citrus trees, and, incidentally, there is also a wonderful auditorium and acoustics. The theater "Lemonarium" shows modern plays, and every autumn an international festival is held here. The theater invites artists from other countries to acquaint the audience of Florence with new theatrical genres and performances.
Non-classical, modern productions can also be viewed at the Metastasio Theater. Here, as in the "Limonary" theater, every autumn there is a festival of contemporary theatrical art
As you can see, the theaters of Florence have something to show to today's audiences: from classical ballet and opera to avant-garde plays and productions. By the way, almost all theaters in Florence are ready to provide tourists with a free service - to call a taxi after the performance.