[Royal Opera House (Covent Garden) | "A classical music hall where tradition and innovation dance"]

[Royal Opera House / Royal Opera House (Covent Garden) | "A classical hall where tradition and innovation dance"]

— Founded in 1732, with a history of overcoming fires and repeated challenges, and a symbol of British culture where the trinity of opera, ballet, and theater comes together —

Originally opened in 1732 as "Theatre Royal," the current building was rebuilt in 1858 after repeated fires and features a classical white facade designed by Edward Middleton Barry .

The horseshoe balcony-style amphitheater has a huge stage depth of 12.2m and a height of 14.8m, and seats 2,256 people, and is world-class in both acoustics and stage beauty .

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📍 [Location]
Address: BowSt., CoventGarden, London WC2E 9DD.
It's easily accessible, just a 3-minute walk from Covent Garden subway station.

🕰️【Points to see】
• Exterior during the day and at night: A stately white colonnade in the daytime, and a striking illuminated face at night
• Interior: Paul Hamlyn Hall (formerly Floral Hall), including the lobby, can be visited during the day.
• Performances: A wide variety of performances, from opera and ballet to casual lunchtime recitals.

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✨Recommended points
• One of the world's top five opera houses: A talented company on par with Vienna, Milan, Paris, and NY
• Traditional circular arena structure: Four-story balcony + amphitheater for beautiful sound and visuals
• Theater tours available: You can also experience "Behind the Scenes" to visit the backstage, costume department, and rehearsal rooms
• Daily seat system available: It's also a good idea to try to grab a cheap seat at 10am on the day ◎

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🎒 Tips
• It's recommended to watch a performance at night: The illuminated exterior and majestic stage create a great atmosphere.
• Tips for choosing seats: The best seats are Grand Tier rows A to C. The center of the balcony offers a panoramic view of the entire stage .
• Snack points: If you're watching a performance during the day, you can go to the cafe in the ground lobby, and in the evening, you can go to the "Crush Room" or "Champagne Bar" in the hall.
• Dig deeper with a tour: If you want to know what goes on behind the scenes of the building and the production, join a behind the scenes tour!

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