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Historic theatre
Teatro Sangiorgi
Theatre in Catania, Italy
- Within the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto (South-Eastern Sicily)”
At a glance
- Type
- Historic theatre
- Architect
- Salvatore Giuffrida
- Coordinates
- 37°30′18″ N, 15°05′18″ E
- Address
- Catania
History and description
The Teatro Sangiorgi is a cinematography, song, and drama stage located on Via Antonino di Sangiuliano #233 of central Catania, region of Sicily, Italy. It was erected in 1900, across the street from the Palazzo Manganelli, and designed in a Liberty style (Italian Art Nouveau). It is presently owned by the same entity as the Teatro Massimo Bellini.
History and description
When it was inaugurated on 7 July 1900 as mainly a stage for live opera during a summer season. The complex included a cafe, restaurant, and even a small hotel. The opening performance was La bohème by Giacomo Puccini. It was commissioned by Mario Sangiorgi to serve a lighter open air fare and entertainment than the opulent Teatro Massimo Bellini. By 1906, the theatre was screening cinema projections. The theatre was not roofed till 1907, and further decoration was provided in the atrium by the painter Salvatore De Gregorio.
The fortunes of the theatre declined, and by the 1960s the theatre remained closed until 2002, when it underwent restoration and commissioned the theatre as an alternate hall for the Teatro Bellini. It also stages performances for younger audiences.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Teatro Sangiorgi».
Timeline
- 1900Opened
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
Catania CentraleTrain, nearest
1.0 km as the crow flies
Teatro SangiorgiCatania
Port600 m
Aeroporto di Catania Fontanarossa4.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Teatro Sangiorgi?
Teatro Sangiorgi is in Catania, in the province of Catania (Sicily), Italy. Address: Catania. GPS coordinates: 37.50495, 15.08844.
Is Teatro Sangiorgi wheelchair accessible?
According to OpenStreetMap data, the site is partly wheelchair accessible.
What else is there to see near Teatro Sangiorgi?
Nearby you’ll find: Palazzo Manganelli, Catania (0 m away), Palazzo Gioeni Asmundo (100 m away), Teatro Machiavelli (100 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 5 photos
- Fasada teatru sangiorgi — Panek, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Teatro Sangiorgi - P5775 — GiovanniPen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Teatro Sangiorgi (Catania) 06 02 2024 01 — Effems, CC0
- Teatro sangiorgi details — Panek, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Via Antonino di Sangiuliano 227 233 — Panek, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences