Ahhhh, the Opera, a great bonus to this magical world is the winter opera season at Palermo and Catania's stunning jewelbox theatres, both named Teatro Massimo.

For information about their season schedules:

Teatro Comunale, Bologna

Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania

Teatro Regio, Parma

Arena di Verona

For more information on the Opera season in Palermo
visit Operabase

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Goethe