Whether you're captivated by theatrical drama or enchanted by opera's melodies, this thread is for you!
1. Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires, 1908
2. Hungarian State Opera House, Budapest, 1884
3. Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City, 1934
4. La Fenice, Venice
Built in 1792 (reconstructed after fires) and designed by Gian Antonio Selva, it is named after the mythical bird.
5. Teatro Amazonas, Brazil, built in 1896 and designed by Celestial da Silva.
6. Palais Garnier, Paris, 1875
7. Teatro Massimo, Palermo, 1897
8. Semperoper, Dresden, built in 1841 (reconstructed after World War II)
9. Teatro Municipal, Rio de Janeiro, 1909
10. Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg, opened in 1860
11. La Scala, Milan, 1778
12. Royal Opera House, London
Built in 1732 and reconstructed in 1858, it is a historic gem.
13. Margravial Opera House, Germany
Built between 1745–1750, it is one of Europe’s few surviving theaters of the period. It has been extensively restored and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
14. Teatro Regio di Parma, Italy
Verdi's hometown gem, where the maestro premiered some of his greatest works, was built in 1829.
15. The Vienna State Opera House, Austria
16. Royal Swedish Opera, Stockholm
Constructed in 1773 and reconstructed in 1892, this iconic opera house seamlessly blends neoclassical and rococo styles.
17. Palau de la Musica Catalana, Barcelona
Designed in the Catalan Modernista style, it was built between 1905-08 for the Orfeó Català, a choral society founded in 1891.
18. Odesa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater, Ukraine, 1810
19. Teatro di San Carlo in Naples is the oldest continuously operating opera house in the world. Built in 1737, this historic venue has witnessed the triumphs of legendary composers such as Rossini and Bellini.
20. Estates Theatre, Prague, 1783
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Chocolate is a 4,000-year-old story of culture, conquest, and creativity.
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