13 Most Beautiful Opera Houses Around the World

[Kazimiera]

13 Most Beautiful Opera Houses Around the World

Source: https://mymodernmet.com/beautiful-op...ePKdeXRdRLo1Qo


Margravial Opera House in Bayreuth, Germany

The beauty of opera is only matched by the places in which it’s performed. These grandiose settings fuse fine art with architecture into one stunning cultural center. For centuries, these places have been at the height of society, showcasing the talents of countless performers and musicians. When not filled with people, however, the opera houses stand on their own as breathtaking institutions. As photography demonstrates, the design—including ornamental gilding, balustrades, and chandeliers—is even more stunning when the seats and stage are completely empty.

Many of the opera houses seen here were built long ago. The Margravial Opera House in Bayreuth, Germany was constructed between 1746 and 1750. Boasting a hand-painted wooden roof, the well-preserved Baroque design is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Other halls, like the contemporary Harbin Opera House in Harbin, China, have a modern spin. Created by the Beijing-based studio MAD, it strays from tradition and features one undulating form that wraps around two concert halls and a public plaza. Although it has a minimalist feel, Harbin’s interior still takes a cue from older opera houses with balconies that seemingly ripple in and out of the space.

As times continue to change, so does the function of these iconic spaces. Often, they host a variety of shows (aside from operas), and their historic decor provides a beautiful juxtaposition between the past and present.


Palais Garnier in Paris, France


Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, Russia


Harbin Opera House in Harbin, China


Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia


Metropolitan Opera House in New York City, New York


Oslo Opera House in Oslo, Norway


Estates Theatre in Prague, Czech Republic


Drottningholms Slottsteater in Stockholm, Sweden


Vienna State Opera in Wien, Austria


Palau de la Musica Catalana in Barcelona, Spain


La Fenice Theatre in Venice, Italy


Opéra Garnier in Paris, France

[ixulescu]

the first one is horrible, looks morbid, baroque at it's worst.

the rest are pretty nice.

[Skjaldemjøden]

Palais Garnier, Drottningholms Slottsteater and Palau de la Musica Catalana. The rest were ugly.

[Kazimiera]

This one gives me the creeps.

[Skjaldemjøden]

This one gives me the creeps.

Same. Looks really sinister.

[Breathe]

All for those are absolutely majestic. Beautiful!