Il Globe Theater di London was the London theater where the company of William Shakespeare. Its reconstruction can still be visited in its original place, near the Blackfriars Bridge on the banks of the Thames.
The wooden structure of the theater, also called "the wooden O“, It was octagonal and presented an open space in the center, which was used to make enter natural light. The theater could hold up to 3000 people. Since the structure was open, there was a canopy to cover the very expensive costumes of the actors in case of rain.
- shows they started during the day and lasted until late in the evening and sometimes torches were used. Due to an accident, Globe itself with its sets were destroyed by fire and later rebuilt.
On the flag above the structure was the motto "Totus mundus agit histrionem”(All the world recites).
Today it is possible to visit an exhibition of the old clothes and props and the entire theater. The times run from 5 November to 3 February from Monday to Sunday from 10 to 17 for the Exhibition and the Globe Theater Tour from 10.30 to 17. Tickets for both entrances are £ 13.50 for adults, students and over 60 pay £ 12.00, children aged 5 to 15 pay £ 8.00 and children under 5 enter for free.
