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Piccolo Teatro della Soffitta

About

The Piccolo Teatro della Soffitta is one of Pisa’s most charming cultural gems, a small 18th‑century theatre hidden inside Palazzo Mazzarosa, just behind Piazza Carrara. Originally created as a private salon, it soon became a meeting place for writers, artists and intellectuals, many of whom left visible traces of their visits. The theatre’s intimate hall is a true Baroque jewel, adorned with restored 18th‑century frescoes, stucco decorations and a miniature stage framed by two reclining plaster figures. Its warm, historic atmosphere makes it an evocative setting for readings, chamber concerts, literary gatherings and events organised by the long‑standing Gruppo Artistico Letterario “La Soffitta,” founded here in 1954. Today the Piccolo Teatro della Soffitta remains a rare example of a preserved private theatre, offering visitors a glimpse into Pisa’s refined cultural life of past centuries.

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Location

Piccolo Teatro della Soffitta is located inside Palazzo Mazzarosa behind Piazza San Giorgio (also referenced near Piazza Carrara) in Pisa's historic center on the southern bank of the Arno River, Tuscany, Italy. This intimate 18th-century hall lies amid the university quarter near the National Museum of Palazzo Reale and Palazzo Blu along Lungarno Pacinotti. Nearby stand Piazza Carrara with its Renaissance buildings, Corso Italia's lively shops and cafés, Borgo Stretto's medieval arcades, and a short walk across Ponte di Mezzo to Piazza dei Cavalieri and the lungarno promenades.

Piccolo Teatro della Soffitta

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