Damascus Opera House, Opera house in Damascus, Syria.
The five-level Damascus Opera House contains a 1300-seat theater for musical productions, a 600-seat drama theater, and a multipurpose hall.
The facility opened in 2004 after years of planning that began during Hafez al-Assad's rule, replacing an earlier opera house from the 1900s.
The Syrian National Symphony Orchestra performs regularly at the venue, presenting both European classical music and works by Syrian composers.
The opera house provides online and box office ticket purchasing options for performances, making attendance accessible to local residents and visitors.
The building features one of only four hovering air cushion organs in the world, which can be elevated and moved across the stage.
Location: Damascus
Website: http://damascusopera.com
GPS coordinates: 33.51222,36.27861
Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15
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