- Address: Piazza Governo 11, 6500 Bellinzona, Switzerland
- Phone: +41 91 820 24 44
- Website: http://www.teatrosociale.ch
- Founded: 1846-1847 years.
- Architect: Rocco von Menlen
- Capacity: about 700 people
The central square of the city of Bellinzona , known as the city of three castles , is filled with a magical atmosphere, which is especially acute in the morning Saturday. An important role in this is played by the Bellinzona public theater.
History of the theater
The public theater of Bellinzona was built in the 40s of the XIX century. His project was designed by the Milanese architect Giacomo Morali, and the construction was supervised by engineer Rocco von Mentlen. The official opening of the theater took place on December 6, 1847. Initially, the public theater of Bellinzona was designed in a classical style, but was later changed three times:
- 1894 - architect Maurizio Conti attached to the main building of the theater a public casino, which currently houses a restaurant;
- 1919 - a thorough reconstruction of the bearing beams of the main building of the public theater;
- 1995 - reconstruction of the foyer, hall, interior space and stage mechanisms under the supervision of the architects Pia and Giancarlo Durisham was carried out.
For 170 years of activity, the Bellinzona public theater in Switzerland managed to also visit a cinema, but this career ended in 1970. Until the 90s of the XX century the building was empty.
Features of the theater
Lombard architect Giacomo Morali, who directed the project of Bellinzona public theater, is known for his works in the neoclassical architectural style. This style is clearly traced in the architecture of the theater. The public theater of Bellinzona is a two-storeyed building of cubic shape, characterized by strictness and laconism. On the main facade there are five portals: two side portals - rectangular, and the rest - semi-circular arched. The second tier is divided into rectangular windows, between which are installed granite pilasters with triangular pediments.
As soon as you cross the threshold of Bellinzona's public theater, you find yourself in a small foyer. From here a narrow corridor leads to the main theater hall with a high dome. In the hall of the public theater Bellinzona in Switzerland can accommodate up to 700 spectators.
How to get there?
The public theater is located in the historic part of Bellinzona on Piazza del Governo, just 500 meters from the train station. To reach it will not be very difficult. To do this, you can use the Tilo S10 train, which is from Lugano to Bellinzona at 20:27, as well as the Tilo S20 train from Locarno and arriving at your destination at 20:31. The road from the station to the Bellinzona public theater takes no more than 10 minutes. Tickets can be purchased 45 minutes before the presentation or on the official website of the theater.
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