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Villa Reale di Marlia

Green Theatre

The Green Theatre at Villa Reale is the oldest in Europe. This extraordinary example of ‘green architecture’ was commissioned by the Orsettis and created between 1664 and 1670. It is characteristic of classic Italian garden design, and is one of the most striking examples among the Villas around Lucca.

  • Ingresso al Teatro di Verzura - Foto di Vincenzo Tambasco
  • Il Teatro di Verzura è formato da siepi di tasso e piante di bosso - Foto di Vincenzo Tambasco
  • Panoramica del Teatro di Verzura di Villa Reale

Structure of the Theatre

The yew hedges are pruned to create high green walls with arched windows. Between the stage and the seats, two topiary creations represent the conductor’s podium and the prompter’s box, whilst the small box hedge spheres imitate the stage footlights.

The stage is higher up and delineated by the wings, dotted with terracotta statues of Italian Commedia dell’Arte: Colombina, Pantalone and Balanzone. On the sides Scaramouche and Arlecchino. Recent restoration work included the creation of a support structure for the hedges and the introduction of young plants to thicken the foliage.

Performances

The stage, once graced by artists such as Jean Racine and Niccolò Paganini, is once again ready to host music and theatre performances.

  • Dal Giardino dei Limoni al Teatro di Verzura - pgmedia.it
  • Fontana e dietro il Teatro di Verzura,Villa Reale di Marlia - Foto di Vincenzo Tambasco
  • La fontana in entrata al Teatro di Verzura di Villa Reale di Marlia
  • Teatro di Verzura, fontana e statua
  • Dettaglio delle statue della commedia, Colombina - Teatro di Verzura, Villa Reale di Marlia - Foto di Vincenzo Tambasco
  • I segreti del Teatro di Verzura di Villa Reale - Foto di Vincenzo Tambasco
  • Teatro di Verzura, Villa Reale di Marlia
  • Statua di Colombina nel Teatro di Verzura - villa reale marlia
  • Villa Reale di Marlia, Teatro di Verzura - Foto di Vincenzo Tambasco

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Camellia Walkways
Lake at Villa Reale
Italian Garden
Spanish Garden
Lemon Garden
Green Theatre
The Architecture
Villa Reale
Bishop's Villa
Water Theatre
Twin Entrance Buildings
The Clock House
Pan's Grotto
Swimming Pool
St. Francis Xavier’s Chapel
Orthodox Chapel
The Museums
Villa Reale Museum
Clock House Museum

Explorer:

The Gardens
Camellia Walkways
Lake at Villa Reale
Italian Garden
Spanish Garden
Lemon Garden
Green Theatre
The Architecture
Villa Reale
Bishop's Villa
Water Theatre
Twin Entrance Buildings
The Clock House
Pan's Grotto
Swimming Pool
St. Francis Xavier’s Chapel
Orthodox Chapel
The Museums
Villa Reale Museum
Clock House Museum

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Camellia Walkways
Lake at Villa Reale
Italian Garden
Spanish Garden
Lemon Garden
Green Theatre
The Architecture
Villa Reale
Bishop's Villa
Water Theatre
Twin Entrance Buildings
The Clock House
Pan's Grotto
Swimming Pool
St. Francis Xavier’s Chapel
Orthodox Chapel
The Museums
Villa Reale Museum
Clock House Museum

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Camellia Walkways
Lake at Villa Reale
Italian Garden
Spanish Garden
Lemon Garden
Green Theatre
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Villa Reale
Bishop's Villa
Water Theatre
Twin Entrance Buildings
The Clock House
Pan's Grotto
Swimming Pool
St. Francis Xavier’s Chapel
Orthodox Chapel
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