Margravial Opera House, Baroque opera house in Bayreuth, Germany
The Margravial Opera House features a wooden interior construction within stone walls, incorporating multiple tiers of lodge seating in Italian architectural style.
Commissioned by Margrave Wilhelmine and Friedrich III of Brandenburg-Bayreuth in 1744, this theater celebrated its grand opening with their daughter's wedding in 1748.
The theater demonstrates the importance of musical performances and theatrical productions in 18th-century German court life through its preserved original stage machinery.
Visitors can explore the opera house daily from April through September between 9:00 and 18:00, with guided tours available in German and English.
The interior contains extensive canvas decorations and wooden elements that were manufactured elsewhere and assembled on site during the initial construction phase.
Location: Bayreuth
Inception: 1744
Architects: Joseph Saint-Pierre
Official opening: 1748
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Fee: Yes
Address: Opernstraße 14, 95444 Bayreuth
Opening Hours: April-September Monday-Sunday 09:00-18:00; October-March Monday-Sunday 10:00-16:00; December 24-25,December 31,January 1: off
Phone: +499217596922
Website: https://bayreuth-wilhelmine.de/englisch/opera
GPS coordinates: 49.94434,11.57866
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:48
Bavaria combines medieval castles, baroque churches and natural areas. The region features palaces in forests, old monasteries near rivers and mountain lakes in the Alps. The cities maintain their medieval architecture while the landscape includes mountains, lakes and historical hiking trails.
The most important opera houses of the 19th century form an architectural group that reflects the history of classical music. These buildings, located in major world capitals, showcase various styles: neoclassical, neobaroque, modern. Their architectures reflect the evolution of acoustic techniques and performing arts. From the Teatro San Carlo in Naples to the Palais Garnier in Paris, these buildings are references in theatrical architecture.
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