Teatro del Giglio

The prior Teatro Pubblico (Public Theater), inaugurated in 1675, which had been destroyed by a fire and rebuilt.

A new theater, represented by this Neoclassical-style structure, was built at the site in 1818 by Giovanni Lazzarini.

[1] The rusticated portico is surmounted by a balustrade upholding pilasters, that lead to a tympanum with the coat of arms of the city.

The frieze reads Teatro Comunale del Giglio.

The name giglio or lily derives from the fleur-de-lis emblem, that was part of the Bourbon heraldic shield of the reigning duchess, Maria Luisa of the House of Bourbon.