The Teatro Olimpico, the Oldest Theatre in the World
The Teatro Olimpico (Olympic Theatre) in Vicenza, Italy, is widely regarded as the oldest theatre in the world. Its first performance took place roughly 550 years ago, in 1585. Other than its respectable age, the Teatro Olimpico is also one of the most beautiful theatres in Europe and perhaps the world. It was designed by Andrea Palladio, an Italian architect, and a master of Renaissance architecture. Nowadays, the building is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
