Cologne Opera, Opera house in Altstadt-Nord, Germany
The Cologne Opera features a modern auditorium design without circular tiers, accommodating 1300 spectators in the center of Altstadt-Nord district.
The current opera building opened in 1957 with Chancellor Konrad Adenauer attending, replacing the previous venue destroyed during World War II.
The opera house established Europe's first dedicated children's opera in 1996, presenting adaptations of fairy tales, baroque works, and contemporary pieces.
The venue underwent extensive renovations starting in 2012, temporarily relocating performances to alternative locations including the Musical Dome near Cologne Cathedral.
During the 2016-2017 season, the opera organized 220 performances, attracting more than 106,000 visitors to its productions.
Location: Altstadt-Nord
Official opening: 1957
Capacity: 1300
GPS coordinates: 50.93806,6.95167
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:18
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