Berlin State Opera

Berlin State Opera

The official name of the Berlin State Opera is the "Berlin State Opera Deutsche Oper," and it is one of Berlin’s most important opera houses. Because it is located on Berlin’s Unter den Linden boulevard, it is also known as the "Unter den Linden Theatre." It is one of the oldest opera houses in Europe. Its predecessor was the Prussian Court Theatre, commissioned by King Frederick II and built in 1742, later renamed the Royal Theatre. After 1919, it became the Berlin State Opera. In addition to performing operas as the opera house's orchestra, the Berlin State Orchestra also holds a large number of symphonic concerts. The orchestra represents the highest standards in both fields in Germany and the world.

The theatre was destroyed by fire in 1843 and again by war in 1945. Between 1951 and 1955, it was restored by the former East German government and reopened in 1955. The newly restored theatre has 1,450 seats and is a classic example of Baroque architecture, featuring a distinctly German style in both its exterior and interior decoration. The theatre's exterior is dignified and elegant, with a Greek-style main façade adorned with reliefs and statues. Behind the theatre are office and set-building facilities. The auditorium consists of a main floor and three balconies, all lavishly decorated. The entire theatre is filled with exquisite artworks. The lounge is even more famous—it is called the Apollo Hall, predominantly white with gold accents, featuring a massive crystal chandelier that adds to the elegance and harmony of the space.

Berlin State Opera

Must-visit reason: One of the oldest opera houses in Europe

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Germany[Germany]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Berlin State [Berlin]

City where the attraction is located: Berlin [Berlin]