Estonia Theatre, Opera house and ballet venue in Südalinn, Tallinn, Estonia
Estonia Theatre is an opera house and ballet venue in Tallinn featuring two separate wings with large auditoriums and a concert hall designed in Art Nouveau style. The main performance spaces accommodate different productions, with a chamber hall providing an additional intimate venue for performances.
The building was constructed between 1911 and 1913 and underwent major reconstruction after suffering severe fire damage during Soviet bombing in March 1944. Following wartime destruction, the theater was carefully restored to serve as a cultural center once again.
The building hosts the Estonian National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra, presenting classical productions and ballet throughout the year. Visitors can experience both traditional Estonian music culture and international opera repertoire in these spaces.
The building offers multiple performance spaces of varying sizes suitable for different types of events and audiences. Visitors should know that renovation projects may occasionally affect the availability of specific halls for performances.
The building served as the meeting place for the Estonian Constituent Assembly in 1919 following the country's independence declaration. This pivotal role made it a symbol of national self-determination during a defining moment for the nation.
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