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Opera of Paris (Palais Garnier)

The famous Opera of Paris or the Palais Garnier is the prominent theatre in Paris which served as the main venue by the Parisian Opera as well as the Ballet since it was being established.  This gigantic Opera housed caters of about 2, 200 seats which was dramatically designed by the prominent figure Charles Garnier in his Neo-Baroque style.  Since it’s founding, the edifice was then appointed as one of the fascinating architectural design belonged to Paris.  When it was launched in 1875, this magnificent and gigantic Opera House was then named as the “Academie Nationale de Musique-Theatre de l’Opera de Paris”.  There are in fact great historical events in this Opera before it became renowned in Paris and to the whole world. 

This Opera House feature of about 11, 000 square metres or 118, 404 square feet.  Aside from that, its 2, 200 seats ornamented above with those huge awesome chandeliers that weighs of about over six tons.  Additionally, the Opera House as well has a sizeable stage having 450 artists to accommodate with. Its façade is ornamented with the monumental style, its vibrant multicoloured marble, columns and bountiful statuary shows off the divinities from the Greek mythology.  Aside from that, entering the house will also show you the bronze kaput of the many great and renowned composers such like the great Beethoven and Mozart.  You will never imagine the captivating design as well of its interior which composed of intertwining corridors, alcoves, stairwells and more. 

If you were one of the tourists in Paris, you should not also miss the opportunity of exploring as well the Theatre de l’Academie Royale de Musique, the Opera National de Paris, Paris Opera Ballet, and then the Phantom of the Opera.  Recently, this astounding edifice in Paris has been abounding with tourists the whole year round, in fact this is one of the tourist’s destination in Paris aside from its other captivating landscapes.

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