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    Old Opera House (Alte Oper)

    1,081 Reviews
    #2 of 149 Sights & Landmarks in Frankfurt
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    Closed Now: 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Opernplatz 1, 60313 Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany
    Open today: 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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    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.
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    Opernplatz 1, 60313 Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany
    Innenstadt
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Excellent

    Without any exaggeration, this place is great! It is fascinating to be in and to think that this place was the first parliment in Germany. The building looks great in the night. And the ambiance inside is old and feels nice.

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank phillosophicum
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    beautiful

    great traditional german food like goose and bavarian saturday brunch, excellent service and nice environment at Opera restaurant

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank xiaotiantian021
    Reviewed 9 December 2018
    two fantastic orchestral concerts

    We visited the Alte Oper Frankfurt (Old opera house) twice while travelling through Frankfurt as tourists. We saw two visiting orchestras, firstly the Berlin Philharmonic and then the Luxembourg Philharmonic. Both concerts were excellent! The hall is very large and as tickets were quite expensive...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Alexinmelbourne
    Reviewed 25 November 2018
    Frankfurter's call it "gute Stubb'"

    You cannot miss it when in the city, situated next to Goethestrasse and Fressgass', surrounded by good restaurants and boutiques. See classic performances or Jazz sessions, sound is good, restaurant upstairs is good

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Michael B
    Reviewed 5 November 2018 via mobile
    Amazing

    To think this place was destroyed in WWII has was put back together through private donations is amazing. If you get a can, that a look inside to witness the beauty of the old opera house.

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank IslandManRides
    Reviewed 22 October 2018
    Old Opera

    Beautiful architecturally historic and magnificent building in Frankfurt. Went a pleasant experience. The square is beautifully designed

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank susihunt
    Reviewed 21 October 2018 via mobile
    Beautiful Building!

    Beautiful Location to spend time Frankfurt..Superb view..easy to reach public transport and on the main shopping street

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank Priyank_Singhai
    Reviewed 8 October 2018 via mobile
    Handsome building

    Very carismatic building and corner in Frankfurt. You can mix a walking with the shopping and dining around the cafes.

    Date of experience: December 2017
    Thank uzmelissa
    Reviewed 7 October 2018
    warren and geoff from Australia

    What a beautiful old building Didnt have access which was very sad. Walked around the gardens near by. Always someone eager to help

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank geoffrey b
    Reviewed 5 October 2018
    wow

    I am glad that they gave this place a face lift. It is so beautiful to see from the outside. There are various shows and one just has to pick the best ones. Enjoy a night out.

    Date of experience: October 2018
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    John V
    10 May 2017|
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    Response from Sherry G | Reviewed this property |
    Hi John I see others have answered. I thought I saw some publicity about it while I was in Frankfurt. Sounds like it will be a wonderful few days. Have fun and safe travels.
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    Loraine L
    16 November 2015|
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    Response from ralfk16 | Reviewed this property |
    Loraine, which concert are you going to? At least there is a "Abendkasse" which opens 1 hour before each concert where you can purchase last minute tickets. Should be possible to deposit already paid tickets there as well... More
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    tal-qasab
    22 June 2015|
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    Response from reisen_xx | Reviewed this property |
    Hi! If the concert is inside the opera, then I would definitely recommend wearing something chic. Not necessarily a tie, but a shirt and blazer will do! Hope I could help. Have fun at the concert!
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