Municipal Theatre - Casa del Dopolavoro

Municipal Theatre - Built in 1929 as a leisure centre and clubhouse, it still retains its main structural and architectural features.

Built in 1929 as the ‘Casa del Dopolavoro e dei Balilla’ (House of After-Work and Balilla), over the years it was used as a theatre, a ballroom and, when necessary, even as a cinema. The 12,000 lire raised by a public subscription contributed to the costs, with citizens eager to put their hands in their pockets as the fever for novelty grew. The work took less than a year, a pace that would be unthinkable today, but this did not compromise its solidity. However, it did open up gaps in the budget, which was set at a ceiling of 18,500 lire but ultimately had to yield to the reality of the actual cost: 49,000 lire. The interior decorations, scenery and surroundings were the work of Augusto Guidi of Fano. Recently renovated, it is used as a theatre and conference hall.