Vienna Opera House is situated in the frist district of Vienna
at the southern end of the Kärntnerstrasse. August von
Sicardsburg and Eduard van der Nüll built the State Opera House
from 1861 to 1869.
The Vienna Opera House has a world-wide reputation for its first-class
opera performances and is also known because of the Vienna Philharmonic
Orchestra. A night at the State Opera is one of the most impressive
events any visitor to Vienna can experience.
The building itself closely resembles Italian Renaissance, as
this epoch was immensely important for art and music. The first
operas were written and performed in Italy during the 16th century.
The loggia towards ring boulevard aims to emphasize the house's
openess to the public. It is adorned with a precious cycle representing
the Mozart's 'Magic Flute'
and other famous operas accomplished by painter Moritz von Schwind.
Numerous statues and figurative embellishments at the inside
and outside of Vienna opera underline the festive character
of the house.
Vienna Opera House: Opernring
2, A-1020 Vienna
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