Opera de Nice (Nice Opera House), Nice
On a fine day in Nice summer strollers may have their serenity interrupted by cannon shot. This is the customary "mark the midday" cannon shot. It is also a cue for a semi-impromptu performance of live music in the forecourt of the Nice Opera House. As the echos of artillery fade from Castle Hill, a free mini half-hour concert restores the peace.
Nice Opera House is the esteemed venue for opera in Nice. Housed in a massive Baroque Revival edifice, it normally offers three kinds of entertainment besides the midday jam. Operas, ballets and classical music have graced its stages since 1776. Then it was called "made of wood".
Nice Opera House has had several incarnations since 1776. It was demolished and rebuilt (not using wood) by the City of Nice in 1828 and named "Theatre Municipal" in 1870. All went well until 1881. Then, during a performance of Lucia di Lammermoor, there was a gas explosion and it burned to the ground. The City chose to rebuild.
The Baroque Revival home of today was designed by Francois Aune. It resembles closely the Paris Opera House by Charles Garnier. The theatre may seem huge but it maintains an air of comfort and intimacy. It holds three levels of boxes and two more of galleries. Its congenial, welcoming atmosphere and dedicated tour guides promise a happy evening.
Nice Opera House is the esteemed venue for opera in Nice. Housed in a massive Baroque Revival edifice, it normally offers three kinds of entertainment besides the midday jam. Operas, ballets and classical music have graced its stages since 1776. Then it was called "made of wood".
Nice Opera House has had several incarnations since 1776. It was demolished and rebuilt (not using wood) by the City of Nice in 1828 and named "Theatre Municipal" in 1870. All went well until 1881. Then, during a performance of Lucia di Lammermoor, there was a gas explosion and it burned to the ground. The City chose to rebuild.
The Baroque Revival home of today was designed by Francois Aune. It resembles closely the Paris Opera House by Charles Garnier. The theatre may seem huge but it maintains an air of comfort and intimacy. It holds three levels of boxes and two more of galleries. Its congenial, welcoming atmosphere and dedicated tour guides promise a happy evening.
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Sight Name: Opera de Nice (Nice Opera House)
Sight Location: Nice, France (See walking tours in Nice)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Nice, France (See walking tours in Nice)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
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Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
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