Royal Opera, Opera house in Ghent, Belgium.
The Royal Opera features a horseshoe-shaped theater with three connected banquet halls extending ninety meters in total length.
Constructed in 1840 by Ghent industrialists, the opera house initially accommodated up to 2000 spectators and underwent major renovations completed in 1993.
Opera Ballet Vlaanderen performs at this venue, presenting both traditional and contemporary productions with translations projected above the stage.
The theater contains 1002 seats, and guided tours of the building cost 10 euros per person.
The main chandelier in the theater hall spans three meters in diameter, reaches four and half meters high, and incorporates eighty-four lights.
Location: Ghent
Official opening: 1840
Operator: Opera Vlaanderen Ballet Vlaanderen
Address: Schouwburgstraat 3, 9000 Gent 9000
Website: https://operaballet.be
GPS coordinates: 51.04953,3.72191
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:42
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