After an 1817 restoration and after Rossini had visited the theatre, it gradually fell into disuse and a new theatre was needed by the mid-19th century. The 800-seat Teatro Nuovo was built between 1854 and 1864 at considerable public expense.
After a restoration in 1817, following Rossini's visit to the theatre, it gradually fell out of use, and a new theatre was needed by the mid-19th century. The Teatro Nuovo, with its capacity of 800 seats, was constructed between 1854 and 1864 at significant public expense.