Alte Oper (Old Opera)
About the place
- Country : Germany , Frankfurt
- Address : Opernplatz 1, 60313 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Category : Cultural Centers
- Establishing Date : 1981 AD
Alte Oper (Old Opera)
Overview:
The Frankfurt Alte Oper is the main opera house in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, and one of the most famous classical music venues in Europe, and one of the most important tourist attractions in Germany is Frankfurt.
Historic overview:
It was built in 1880 AD, then rebuilt after its destruction during World War II, and opened in 1981 AD.
The Alte Oper showcases much of Frankfurt's rich culture and German war history.
It enjoys a status similar to Vienna and Milan as one of the top opera destinations in the world.
"Frankfurt Opera" hosts more than 200 shows annually for the most famous orchestras in the world, its halls are crowded with attendees from all over Europe and the world.
Architectural description:
The building takes the form of a square, with a beautiful entrance like the entrances of palaces with its large columns, and above its front on the roof is a model of a horse with two wings, and a number of other figures.
The Opera overlooks a wide, open courtyard with a beautiful water fountain in the middle. The beauty of the Opera and the fountain appears especially at night, as the beauty of the lights that are reflected on the building and columns, and the shape of the water fountain emanating from its sound and colors, give an amazing scene suitable for a night out in the summer.
How to get there:
The nearest metro station is Alte Oper
The nearest train station is Frankfurt(M)Taunusanlage
Resources:
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