Opéra Bastille, Contemporary opera house in Place de la Bastille, France
The Opera Bastille features a curved metallic exterior with glass and steel elements, spanning 155,000 square meters in the 11th arrondissement of Paris.
The Opera Bastille opened on July 14, 1989, marking the French Revolution bicentenary, after winning architect Carlos Ott beat 1,700 competitors in design.
The main auditorium accommodates 2,745 spectators and hosts major opera productions alongside the historic Palais Garnier as part of Opera National de Paris.
Five mobile stages and an adjustable orchestra pit for 130 musicians enable complex productions while maintaining consistent acoustics throughout the performance space.
The building occupies the former Paris-Bastille railway station location, incorporating blue granite and wood materials throughout its modern architectural design.
Location: Quartier des Quinze-Vingts
Inception: 1990
Official opening: July 14, 1989
Capacity: 2745
Website: https://operadeparis.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.85194,2.37056
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:37
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