Teatro La Fenice is a Neoclassical landmark in Venice, Veneto, Italy, and a filming location for Senso (1954). Built in 1792, it was designed by Gian Antonio (Giannantonio) Selva.
Location: Venice, Veneto, Italy
Verified facts
- Located in Venice, Veneto
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11460, SRC-11461 - Appeared in Senso (movie, 1954)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11460, SRC-11461 - Designed by Gian Antonio (Giannantonio) Selva
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-11460, SRC-12263, SRC-13097, SRC-14457, SRC-14554 - Built in 1792
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11460, SRC-13097, SRC-13261 - Designed by Giannantonio Selva
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-11460, SRC-13097, SRC-12263, SRC-14457, SRC-14554 - Architectural style: Neoclassical
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11460, SRC-13097, SRC-13262 - Architectural style: Neoclassical
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11460, SRC-12263, SRC-12686 - Built in 1792
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11460, SRC-12263, SRC-12686
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11460 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Fenice (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11461 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/s/Senso.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12263 — https://www.veneto.info/en/venice/things-to-do-venice/teatro-la-fenice/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12686 — Tickets Venice – Teatro La Fenice (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13097 — https://www.veniceinsiderguide.com/la-fenice-opera-house-in-venice-history-architecture-an (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13261 — Meeting Venice — La Fenice Theatre (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13262 — Images of Venice — Teatro La Fenice, The Phoenix (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14457 — Teatro La Fenice — official Historical Summary (teatrolafenice.it) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14554 — Venice Visit Pass (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Senso filmed?
Teatro La Fenice, in Venice, Veneto, is a real-world filming location used for Senso.
Who designed Teatro La Fenice?
Teatro La Fenice was designed by Gian Antonio (Giannantonio) Selva.
Where is Teatro La Fenice located?
Teatro La Fenice is located in Venice, Veneto.