The oldest of the city's theatres is the Verdi Opera House, built in the Neo - Classical style, it was opened in 1801 and completely restored in 1997. Rich in museums, Trieste possesses both collections of great artistic value as well as historical curiosities. The patrons of the C19th enriched the city with fascinating art collections, outstanding among which is the collection of contemporary art at the Museo Revoltella. The Civico Museo Sartorio preserves the style of living typical of the Triestine upper middle - class, with its refined taste in furnishing and its precious collection of ceramics and drawings, among which is a sketch by Tiepolo.