Felsenreitschule, Historic theatre in Altstadt, Austria
The Felsenreitschule features 96 stone arcades carved into the Mönchsberg mountain, creating three tiers of seating across the rock face.
Prince Archbishop Johann Ernst Thun commissioned architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach to design this equestrian facility in 1693 for training horses.
The venue transformed from equestrian center to performance space in 1926 when Max Reinhardt introduced theatrical productions during the Salzburg Festival.
The renovated facility accommodates 1,437 spectators and includes modern amenities such as an orchestra pit, retractable roof, and wheelchair accessibility.
Herbert von Karajan conducted the first opera at Felsenreitschule in 1948, presenting Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice in this former quarry turned stable.
Location: Salzburg
Address: Hofstallgasse 1 5010 5010
GPS coordinates: 47.79793,13.04207
Latest update: May 18, 2025 21:52
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