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Rome (Italy), Apr 28 (EFE) .- (Camera: Álvaro Padilla) The Opera House in Rome reopens its doors on Wednesday, after six months of closure due to the pandemic, with a symphonic concert dedicated to Giuseppe Verdi and a great response from fans, who have sold out the 500 available seats in 24 hours.FOOTAGE OF THE ROME OPERA, ITALY.
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