The Teatro Farnese in Parma, Italy, built originally in 1618! Crafted beautifully and entirely of wood, perhaps excepting some reinforcements when it was rebuilt after WWII.
galleries and box seating
corner of the massive proscenium stage
A look at just how deep the stage arch itself is.
The stage extends so far back it kind of has its own courtyard.
One last shot. This has less depth than I prefer, but it’s such a beautiful building, so…












