Located at the heart of Lecce, just a stone's throw from the Castle of Carlo V, the Politeama Greco Theatre is one of the largest and oldest theatres in Puglia. In 1882 Donato Greco obtained from the town council the permission to build a theatre in San Martino square, according to the design by engineer Enrico de Cataldis, with stalls seating 600 people, 80 boxes, a loge and a gallery. Dedicated to the Prince of Naples, it was officially opened on 15 Novermber 1884. In 1913, following intense restoration works, the wooden structures were rebuilt in stone and the theatre was given the new name Politeama Donato Greco. Among the most prominent artists of the time, stands out the name of Tito Schipa, who had been the artistic director of the Politeama from the early 20's of the past century. Besides from being a theatre, the building is also used for performances of the orchestral and opera season of the Lecce province.
Events nearby
In the coming days, within 15 km.
Farmers' Social Market
Zero-kilometer vegetables, legumes and natural products every Thursday
Multifaceted Art
An international collective exhibition on contemporary identity
Between Visible and Imagined
Paintings and graffiti exploring memory, identity and vision
The Red Thread - Solo Exhibition by Valentina Toscano
Solo exhibition by Valentina Toscano from October 17 to 25
The Pumpkin Village
Workshops, markets, and street food among decorated pumpkins
Hòlos. The Art of Care and Well-being
Holistic care event exploring interconnections between human, animal, and environmental health.
More places nearby
- Museums and theatresMuseo della CartapestaIn the historic heart of Lecce, the Manor of Carlo V houses a museum dedicated to the ancient Salentine art of papier-mâché. Lecce very close
Churches and cryptsBasilica of Santa CroceThe most prominent example of Lecce's Baroque architecture, the basilica of
Santa Croce is one of the city's most fascinating landmarks Lecce very close
Nature and gardensCommunal Villa “Giuseppe Garibaldi”In the heart of Lecce, the green lung of the Municipal Villa is a meeting
place for citizens and, for tourists, a perfect area for a stop for art and
nature. Lecce very close
FunPiazza Sant’OronzoOne of the most beautiful squares in Puglia tells thousands of years of
history with the Roman Amphitheatre, the column of Sant 'Oronzo, the
sixteenth-century Sedile and the fascist architecture of the Palazzo
… Lecce very close
Churches and cryptsChiesa del GesùIt overlooks Castromediano Square, the Church of Jesus in Lecce, built to
welcome the Jesuits to the city, following Saint Barnardino. Lecce very close
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo del SedileThe Sedile di Lecce is an elegant cubic building nestled in Piazza Sant
'Oronzo that has been the symbol of the city's municipal administration for
years. Lecce very close