Built 1892-1901 by Achille Sfondrini, Corrado Pergolesi, Antonio Rubini, Luigi D'Ippolito and Lorenzo Calabrese. Named in honour of the Italian opera composer, Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901). Opened 24 Mar 1901 with a gala concert. First opera performance: Verdi's "La Traviata" on 17 Oct 1903. Damaged by bombs in World War II. 1949-1951 repair works. Subsequently used as a cinema. Closed 23 Aug 1956. Demolished in 1960.

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