Visiting the Zwinger at Dresden you'll pass the Theatre place with
the famous Semper Opera House. Don't miss to take at least a guided tour
through the house - it is worth it in any case!
 Dresden's
former Royal Court Theatre has a turbulent history. The first Opera House
at this location was built 1838-41 by the architect Gottfried Semper and
became famous as one of the most beautiful theatres in Europe.
After it became a victim of flames in 1869, the house was reconstructed
1871-78 in High Renaissance style again by Gottfried Semper. However you
know - at the end of World War II, in 1945, the city of Dresden was heavily
destroyed by air raids and also the Opera House was badly concerned.
In 1977 - 1985 the theatre was scrupulously and to a great extent
faithfully reconstructed, considering the requirements of a modern opera
house. As one says, regarding the acoustic, the Semper Opera House even
could stand now the comparison with the the Scala at Milan and proudly
is presenting a use to capacity of 98%!
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Semper Opera House
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auditorium
Royal Box
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stage
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Hofkirche viewed
from the Opera house
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