Experts' Choice Award Teatro Massimo Bellini
What the experts agree on
Catania's stunning opera house honors native composer Vincenzo Bellini, who inaugurated it in 1890 with his masterpiece Norma. A must-see for architecture and music lovers exploring Sicily's cultural heart.
“Named after 19th-century composer Vincenzo Bellini, who was born in the Sicilian city, the opera house was inaugurated with a performance of his famous work Norma in 1890.”
– Afar Magazine
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The Teatro Massimo Bellini is named after the composer Vincenzo Bellini, the father of Catania’s vibrant modern musical scene." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"This opera house is naturally named after Bellini, author of Norma, which inaugurated the theatre in 1890." Full review
