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Old Opera House (Alte Oper)

Opernplatz 1, 60313 Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany (Innenstadt)
69 1340-400
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As featured in 3 days in Frankfurt
Ranked #16 of 124 attractions in Frankfurt
Type: Operas, Theatres, Architectural Buildings, Performances
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Owner description: Destroyed by Allied bombing in 1944, Frankfurt's beautifully reconstructed opera house was reopened in 1981. It's now a major venue for concerts and... more » Owner description: Destroyed by Allied bombing in 1944, Frankfurt's beautifully reconstructed opera house was reopened in 1981. It's now a major venue for concerts and operas. « less
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Grundau, Germany
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19 reviews 19 reviews
12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

I absolutely love going here and the variety of performances have kept our visits from becoming repetitive. Not only is the Old Opera House beautiful, the acoustics are fantastic and there aren't any bad seats (not that I've had anyway).

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Schweinfurt, Germany
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17 reviews 17 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013 via mobile

I have had the opportunity to have brunch at this restaurant twice, both times have been magnificent. Just a lovely place to dine. The cuisine and atmosphere is just wonderful. I will definitely go back. You must call, reservation is a must!

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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76 reviews 76 reviews
14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013 via mobile

Frankfurt is not a great town - it's a modern city built for business. And it does that well. However, the "Old Opera" house is is grand looking buildig from the outside, but rebuilt after it was destroyed during the war. The inside is quite modern - the chairs are acceptable and more comfortable that you will find in, say... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 attraction reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

This magnificent structure might have fallen to the wrecking ball but for a civic initiative to raise funds to restore it. It was fire bombed during World War II, but all the walls left standing. I recall its dark hulk as both dismaying and promising in the 1970s (a time when I lived near Frankfurt). Thank goodness civic pride fulfilled... More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

A Monument not to be missed, loved it we visit it every time we come to Frankfurt, we recommend it, a must see attraction in Fr.

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Luxembourg
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45 reviews 45 reviews
18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

It is a beautiful building both inside and out. This had been our third visit and we found the seats in the stalls uncomfortable and the temperature and humidity rose during the performance. Everything else about the place is clean and professional.

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Oberursel (Taunus), Germany
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52 reviews 52 reviews
19 attraction reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

I have now been to 5 concerts in the Alte Oper, with the most recent being The Steve Miller Band. Each has been an excellent musical experience. The acoustics are great. The hall is not gigantic, so even from the back seats the experience is intimate. Any music event would be enjoyable in this venue.

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Thessaloniki, Greece
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2012

The square the Old Opera House is located on is quite picturesque but it is nothing really special.Worth visiting,though

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012

The Old Opera House doesn't only look very nice from the outside but it also has different programms running and there is something for everyone. The restaurant is very nice and it's definitely worth a visit.

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Bucharest, Romania
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2012

It is a very nice and elegant restaurant where you can enjoy a delighful dinner. The dinning room even looks like festivity hall in an old palace it has a pleasant atmosphere. The atmosphere is completed by the good food they serve and the waiters are always careful.

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