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From the origins to the 1996 fire
1900-1996
From the early 20th century to the second fire
1904
To increase seating in the theatre, 30 boxes at the sides of the auditorium
are turned into balcony seats.
1937
The Commune of Venice, which now owns the theatre, appoints Eugenio Miozzi to oversee its refurbishment. He is asked to adapt La Fenice to meet new stage requirements and restore it to its neoclassical glory. The foyer is doubled in size. The painter Giuseppe Cherubini restores the decorations in the theatre auditorium, the Apollo auditoria and the stage curtain under the guidance of Nino Barbantini. A rotating stage is fitted, it is increased in height and equipped with new machinery.
1938
Eugenio Miozzi's new theatre is opened.
1946
When Italy is declared a Republic, the Savoy family's coat of arms on the royal box is replaced by a lion of St Mark.
1976
The new Guidi auditorium, formerly the Dante auditorium, is opened on
the first floor of the Apollo auditoria.
1996
On 29th January, the theatre burns down for the
second time.
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