View of Semper Opera House

Semper Opera House

Neo-Renaissance opera house, home to Saxon State Opera.

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Admission Ticket

Backstage tour €14; opera from €29

Best Time to Visit

Tours 10am or 2pm

Overview

Designed by Semper, built 1841. Destroyed by fire 1869 and bombing 1945. Reopened Feb 13, 1985. Wagner premiered 3 operas here.

Local Insider Tips

1

Book backstage tour (€14, 1h)

2

Buy last-min opera (€29-45)

3

Photo from Augustbrucke at sunset

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Dress code?

Smart casual accepted.

Q:Tour length?

1-hour guided tour.

Location Details

CountryGermany
Rating
4.6 / 5.0

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