The Santo Stefano alla Lizza Auditorium
A unique and charming space where you you can enjoy music with a combination of art and history.
The Auditorium exists in the spaces of the former Church of Santo Stefano, built in the 12th Century. The present building lost its original Romanesque style after reconstruction in 1671-1675. The main entrance leads into a large hall with an apse; inside the large nave, flanked by two prestigious altars, are important works of art.
From Past to Present
After falling out of use as a church the building was completely renovated in 2009 and transformed into a venue for cultural events.
In 2013 Italian Opera in Siena made it its principle location. The innate structural features and the superb restoration of the interior spaces definitely optimized the Auditorium’s acoustic quality, making it a wonderful place to be captivated by the magic of the music and the great voices of the performers.