Margravial Opera House, Baroque opera house in Bayreuth, Germany
The Margravial Opera House is a baroque opera house in Bayreuth with a special structure: stone outer walls enclose a wooden interior with multiple tiers arranged in Italian style. The spaces feel intimate and refined, with detailed craftsmanship visible throughout.
The building was commissioned in 1744 by Margrave Wilhelmine and Friedrich III of Brandenburg-Bayreuth. Its opening in 1748, celebrated during their daughter's wedding, became a significant moment for the city's cultural importance.
The building shows how important music and theater were to court life in the 18th century. You can still see the stage machinery today, which reveals the technical skills of that era.
The house is open daily from April through September and welcomes visitors to explore, with guided tours available in German and English for those seeking deeper knowledge. Plan time to discover the details of the interior spaces, and note that visiting in the morning or early afternoon works best.
One striking feature is that much of the interior – canvas decorations and wooden elements – was not made on site. These pieces were produced elsewhere and then assembled during initial construction, showing an unusual approach to building at that time.
Location: Bayreuth
Inception: 1744
Architects: Joseph Saint-Pierre
Official opening: 1748
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Accessibility: Accesso limitato in sedia a rotelle
Fee: Yes
Address: Opernstraße 14, 95444 Bayreuth
Opening Hours: aprile-settembre Lunedì-Domenica 09:00-18:00; ottobre-marzo Lunedì-Domenica 10:00-16:00; dicembre 24-25,dicembre 31,gennaio 1: off
Phone: +499217596922
Website: https://bayreuth-wilhelmine.de/englisch/opera
GPS coordinates: 49.94434,11.57866
Latest update: December 22, 2025 12:18
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