Interior of the Antonio Bibiena Theater

Admiring the ceiling from below, it is possible to see the characteristic bell shape that constitutes the essence of the theatre. It must be noted that this ceiling, a fascinating mix of geometrical and floral decoration, was built in wood in the second half of the nineteenth century. The ornamental fretwork is inspired by elements of the parish church in Villa Pasquali, a little town in the area of Mantua, close to Sabbioneta. This Church, dedicated to Saint Anthony Abate, was designed by Antonio Bibiena, who worked on the project in the same period he worked on the Theatre.