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Saturday, 13 December, 2003, 21:43 GMT
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In pictures: La Fenice to reopen
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La Fenice, Venice's prestigious opera house, was devastated by a fire more than seven years ago...
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Here damage from the blaze, for which two electricians were convicted of arson, is clearly visible.
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Rebuilding the opera house was fraught with delays as disputes arose over the awarding of building contracts.
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But the results seem more than worth it; future audiences are set for a spectacular view of the stage during performances...
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.... especially from the theatre's magnificent boxes...
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... while the vista for performers is equally breathtaking.
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SEE ALSO:
Historic Venice theatre reopens
24 May 01 | Arts
La Fenice's troubled history
30 Mar 01 | Arts
Two jailed for Venice opera arson
30 Mar 01 | Europe
Venice opera house restoration halted
23 Mar 01 | Arts
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