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Teatro Massimo in Palermo, Sicily Interesting Facts and History

My latest book - Palermo Italy Travel Guide https://learnitalianwithlarry.com/Pal... Learn Italian for Beginners and Travelers - online video course https://learnitalianwithlarry.com/Lea... In this video I am at the Teatro Massimo in Palermo, Sicily. It is located in the Piazza Giuseppe Verdi section of Palermo. It is right off Via Maqueda, a pedestrian area of Palermo that has many pubs, restaurants, bars, cafes, etc. Many are surprised to learn that the Teatro Massimo is the largest opera house in all of Italy. The largest one in Europe is located in Paris, France. The second largest in Europe is located in Vienna, Austria. Giovan Battista Filippo Basile designed the theater starting in 1874. His son completed the design after his death. They completed the theater in 1897 and then it opened to the public. The design is similar to the Greek ruins located in the southern part of Sicily in a town called Agrigento. The theater closed from 1974 to 1997 to comply with new safety regulations that went into effect at that time. Political infighting and scandals, corruption caused the delays for 23 years. Palermo is lucky to have another renowned theater called Teatro Politeama. It is about a 10-minute walk from Teatro Massimo. Teatro Politeama was doing the theater performances during the time Teatro Massimo was closed for that 23-year period. The Godfather Movie If you are a fan of the famous Godfather movies, the scene at the end of the third sequel was shot on the steps of the opera house. To get to Teatro Massimo: It is easy to get to Teatro Massimo if you visit Palermo. Starting from Quattro Canti, considered the main historical center of Palermo, walk away from the Piazza Pretoria. It will take you about 10 minutes on foot along Via Maqueda. This road is a pedestrian-only area of Palermo. Palermo Playlist on YouTube    • Palermo Sicily Miscellaneous Travel Tips, ...   To view my other courses on business and investing: www.LarryAiello.com My blog to learn Italian and about all my travels: www.LearnItalianWithLarry.com