Teatro Massimo in Palermo is the foremost opera house in Sicily as well as one of the finest in Europe. Its opening in 1897 signaled the beginning of Palermo's belle epoque. Year-round performances include opera, ballet, and music.
The Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele is an opera house and opera company located on the Piazza Verdi in Palermo, Sicily. It was dedicated to King Victor Emanuel II. It is the biggest in Italy, and one of the largest of Europe (the third after the Opéra National de Paris and the K. K. Hof-Opernhaus in Vienna ), renowned for its perfect acoustics.
The final scenes of the film Godfather Part III were filmed there.
Box-office Info
The box-office is open Tue-Sun 10 am-3 pm and on the evening of performance from one hour before commencing to half an hour afterwards.
It is located on the basement of the operahouse.
Tickets are also available online or through the Phone Customer care (Mon-Sun, 10 am-5 pm) - Toll-free number (Italy only): 800.90.70.80; from abroad Italy and mobile phones: +39.06.48.07.84.00 Guided Tours
Take a guided tour of the Teatro Massimo and explore its stunning interiors!
Tours are scheduled Tue-Sun starting at
10.20 am, 10.40 am, 11.20 am, 11.40 am, 12.20 am, 12.40 am, 1.20 pm, 1.40 pm, 2.20 pm.
Tickets euro 7,00 (concession tickets euro 5,00, school groups euro 3,00).
Tours in English usually start at '40, but the timetable may vary according to request.
Group reservations are welcome by email or phone (+39 091 6053267).
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