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  1. Margravial Opera House - Wikipedia

    • The Margravial Opera House (German: Markgräfliches Opernhaus) is a Baroque opera house in the town of Bayreuth, Germany. Built between 1745 and 1750, it is one of Europe's few surviving theatres of the period and has been extensively restored. On 30 June 2012, the opera house was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List because of its exc… See more

    Map of Margravial Opera House
    LocationBayreuth, Bavaria, Germany
    Built1744–1748
    ArchitectJoseph Saint-Pierre · Giuseppe Galli Bibiena · Carlo Galli Bibiena
    Official nameMargravial Opera House Bayreuth
    Description

    Located in a widened part of the street so that carriages could pull up in front, the opera house is 71.5 meters long, 31 meters wide, and 26 meters tall. The building was constructed according to plans designed by the … See more

     
  1. Margravial Opera House - Bayreuth

    • Margra­vine Wilhel­mine of Bran­den­burg-Bayreuth (1709–1758) was an avid music and theatre lover. The theatre was built for the lavish festi­vi­ties surroun­ding the wedding of her daughter, the Bayreuth prin­cess Elisa­beth Frie­de­ricke Sophie and duke Carl Eugen of Würt­em­berg in September 1748.
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    • Published: Feb 15, 2019
  2. Margravial Opera House Bayreuth - UNESCO World …

    The 18th century Margravial Opera House in Bayreuth is a masterwork of Baroque theatre architecture, commissioned by Margravine Wilhelmine of Brandenburg as a venue for opera seria over which the princely couple …

  3. Margravial Opera House: World Heritage & Museum

    Learn about the history and culture of the Baroque theatre monument in Bayreuth, Germany, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the interactive exhibition, the 3D panorama and the museum app in different languages.

  4. Bavarian Palace Administration | Palaces

    Visit the best preserved Baroque court theatre in the world, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Learn about its history, architecture and music culture through guided tours, …

  5. How to Visit Margravial Opera House, …

    Jun 24, 2024 · Read our guide on the Margravial Opera House in Bayreuth, Germany (Markgrafliches Opernhaus). It includes tips on what to expect, how to get there, tickets, parking, where to …

  6. Ticket shop "Margravial Opera House: World Heritage & Museum"

    Visit the historic auditorium (including a guided tour) and find out about the Margravial Opera House World Heritage Site and the theatre and festive culture at the Bayreuth Court in the …

  7. Margravial Opera House - Bayreuth Baroque Opera Festival

    The Margravial Opera House in Bayreuth is the best-preserved freestanding Baroque court theater and a unique monument to the festive and musical culture of the 18th century. This …

  8. Margravial Opera House gets visitor centre and museum

    Dec 2, 2022 · The Margra­vial Opera House in Bayreuth was declared a UNESCO World Heri­tage Site in 2012. Part of the buil­ding ensemble, the Margra­vial Comedy and Redou­ten­haus, has …

  9. Margravial Opera House: World Heritage

    The Margravial Opera House in Bayreuth was inscribed in the UNESCO’s world heritage list in 2012. It was acknowledged by the committee as a ‘unique monument of Baroque festival and …