Staatsoper Hannover (Opera House), Hanover

The Opera House was built to replace the Royal Court Theater between 1845 and 1852. It is located on the eastern edge of the old town, near a bastion in the city walls. The building is in the late classicist style and was built by Georg Ludwig Friedrich Laves.

The first performance in the house was of Mozart's Wedding of Figaro. The new opera building replaced the castle theater in Leineschloss. When it first opened, both operas and drama productions were hosted here.

The original opera house burned to the ground after being hit by bombs during World War II. A replica of the original reopened in 1950, with interiors done in the post-war modernism style. It has been modernized several times since, with a significant upgrade occurring in 1985.

Opera House operates as the State Opera, Theater, and Ballet. It currently seats about 1,200. Drama productions, operas, and ballets are held constantly, so check the schedule and try to take in a performance during your stay in Hannover.

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Sight Name: Staatsoper Hannover (Opera House)
Sight Location: Hanover, Germany (See walking tours in Hanover)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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