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Semper Opera House (Semperoper)

Theaterplatz 2, 01067 Dresden, Saxony, Germany
0351/49 11-0
Ranked #2 of 57 attractions in Dresden
4.5 of 5 stars 153 Reviews
Type: Operas, Theaters
Owner description: Restored to its former magnificence after its destruction in the 1945 bombing of Dresden, this elaborate, High Renaissance style opera house presents...... more » Owner description: Restored to its former magnificence after its destruction in the 1945 bombing of Dresden, this elaborate, High Renaissance style opera house presents opera, ballet and jazz performances, and is worth a visit if only to marvel at its ornate interior. « less
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Alpharetta, Georgia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

We arrived at the opera house quite a bit early, so we sat in the square and listened to street performers and watched the setting sun paint the buildings around the square different colors as it slowly sunk. Not a bad afternoon, even if we didn't have a performance to attend. Then, we went into the Opera House, again, early.... More

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California
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

You need to buy your tickets ahead of time. Tour lasts 45 minutes and you visit two areas!?!? One long boring narrative ( of which you can't hear anything as there is 3-4 other tour groups in the same room) with little op to explore. Way to little for way to much (8 euros). More

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San Francisco
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Great to walk around and view the reconstructed building. Nothing of note inside. More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Take the tour and learn about the reconstruction and updates and use....attend a live performance..the recent Elixir of Love by Donizetti was so well staged and artistic...it was great...some seats are a bit challenging for viewing, but having an intermission glass of champagne improves the evening even more. More

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Shanghai, China
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

The tour is short and fairly informative, however I believe the Opera house will be more appreciated if you get to dress up and see a show there. More

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Houston TX
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012
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The building is magnificent both inside and out. The stagecraft of the performing company is opera at its dramatic best. Don't miss this place at night, too. More

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Hamburg, Germany
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

We made a guide tour into the Opera house but we can't see an oper as we was to late for tickets. More

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Renchen, Black Forest, Germany
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

got a very knowledgeable tour guide who told us a lot about the building and restauration history - very recommended!!! More

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Athens, Greece
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

We took a tour on the venue which last 45 min and cost 8 Euros in German language, but we didnt like it. Inside is this opera house not so much impressing than outside. The tour itself was not bad, but there wasnt anything so special to see, like the opera house in budapest or other venues around the world.... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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77 reviews 77 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Too many people were there on the day we went to be able to go inside on a tour so ... pick the day and time you go More

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