The Teatro Ventidio Basso is located in the Via Trivio in Ascoli Piceno, a short distance from the central Piazza del Popolo square.
A brief history of the Ventidio Basso Theater in Ascoli Piceno
The theater is named after Ventidio Basso, an army leader from Ascoli Piceno in Roman times. The first performances in the theater took place in 1846, although its construction was far from being completed at the time. (Work on the facade would not even begin until 1851).
The original project was designed by Ireneo Aleandri, although several other architects made changes later.
The theater has a capacity of about 1,000 visitors. The gilded decorative plasterwork was designed by Carducci, while Giorgio and Emidio Paci did the actual sculpting. The frescoes on the vault were painted by Ferdinando Cicconi.
Since 1932 the theater has been owned by the city of Ascoli Piceno. Between 1979 and 1994 it was closed due to restoration work.
Useful information
Address: Via del teatro, 4 – Ascoli Piceno. Phone: +39 0736 24459. Opening times and ticket price depend on the event.
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