There are a lot of music and theater lovers who prefer opera houses. There are theaters in almost every big city in the world, but not all of them are so famous.
The most famous opera houses in Europe
If a tourist is going on vacation abroad, in particular to Europe, then you should definitely visit the Teatro alla Scala, located in the Italian city of Milan.
This year he turns 236 years old, he is very old and beautiful. According to official figures, it can simultaneously accommodate 2,800 visitors, which makes it one of the largest in the world.
In addition, you can see another equally famous and majestic theater in Vienna. Unlike the previous one, it is younger and more modern. The opera house "Covent Garden" deserves special attention of tourists and lovers of this art.
It is one of the oldest. The hall has a capacity of 2250 seats. Germany is considered to be another opera country, because it was there that famous composers such as Mendelssohn, Bach, Beethoven, Gluck, Strauss and many others were born.
One of the very first in Europe was founded the opera house in Leipzig. Today, the most famous are the Dresden and Bavarian Operas. There are similar structures in all major cities in Germany. If you are planning to visit France, be sure to check out the Grand Opera. Operas such as Romeo and Juliet and Faust were held within the walls of Paris at one time.
Opera houses of America
Undoubtedly, it is Europe that is the center of world opera, but nevertheless there are no less famous and great constructions in America. These include the Metropolitan. It was founded in 1883 in New York and to this day it is in unprecedented demand among visitors to this city.
The Metropolitan is also included in the list of the most beautiful theaters in the world. In the 19th century, folklore developed at a very rapid pace in the United States. Both indigenous people and migrants from other countries played an important role in this, which gave impetus to such a development of opera.
In the world ranking in terms of the size and capacity of spectators, Metropolitan takes 1st place and is in the lead by a very large margin. The number of seats for which it is designed is 3800.
Slightly smaller is the theater located in Chicago. Today, thanks to a rich cultural heritage, American opera houses are home to a wide variety of genres: comedy, musicals, folk operas, and more.
Thus, on the basis of all of the above, we can conclude that there are famous opera houses in all European capitals. Do not forget about America, where the most capacious buildings are located, such as the Metropolitan and the theater in Chicago.
