Hotels near Teatro La Fenice

La Fenice opened in 1792 and lives up to its name, which means "the phoenix". It burned down in 1836 and again in 1996, and was rebuilt both times in its original gold-and-ivory style, reopening most recently in 2003. Verdi premiered La Traviata and Rigoletto here, and December brings opera, ballet and symphonic concerts as the winter season gets under way.

The highlight is the Concerto di Capodanno, the New Year's Concert, which is usually performed several times between 29 December and 1 January and broadcast live on Italian television on New Year's Day. If you cannot get tickets, daytime audio-guided tours of the theatre cost about €12 and include the royal box.

Pro Tip: The 1 January performance sells out first. The evening concerts on 29 and 30 December use the same programme and are usually easier to book.