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10-Nov-2022 Tim Betts

Teatro Olimpico, Vicenza

The Teatro Olimpico is a theatre in Vicenza, northern Italy, constructed in 1580–1585. The theatre was the final design by the Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio and was not completed until after his death. The trompe-l'œil onstage scenery, designed by Vincenzo Scamozzi, to give the appearance of long streets receding to a distant horizon, was installed in 1585 for the first performance held in the theatre, and is the oldest surviving stage set still in existence. The full Roman-style scaenae frons back screen across the stage is made from wood and stucco imitating marble. It was the home of the Accademia Olimpica, which was founded there in 1555. (from Wikipedia)

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by PBase are decidedly unsharp.

Vicenza street scene, posted earlier:

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Liz Bickel13-Nov-2022 05:00
What a magnificent theater!
Buz Kiefer12-Nov-2022 19:54
Remarkable and quite beautiful. Good note as well, Helen. V
Carl Carbone12-Nov-2022 15:49
Such history! Great shot.
Ursula Miller12-Nov-2022 07:08
Fine capture of this amazing theatre! V
Nirvan Hope12-Nov-2022 05:21
Amazing architecture with such intricately decorated walls.
joseantonio12-Nov-2022 04:12
a beautiful setting for an interesting play.V.
Gill Kopy12-Nov-2022 03:29
Wow ! what a theatre ! Nicely captured Tim ! V
Richard Chu12-Nov-2022 01:38
That's awesome! Looks real 3D. V
Dennis Hoyne12-Nov-2022 01:07
Beautiful! This looks like a stage set for a major theatrical production.
LynnH12-Nov-2022 00:43
Wow. so ornate! V
Julie Oldfield12-Nov-2022 00:41
That looks really incredible, especially with that depth. V