Opera de Nice (Nice Opera House), Nice
On a sunny day in Nice, the calm of a leisurely stroll might suddenly be broken by the traditional boom of a cannon. Almost as if in response, the forecourt of the Nice Opera House comes alive with an informal burst of live music 鈥� turning the interruption into a charming reminder of Nice鈥檚 lively spirit.
The Nice Opera House is an esteemed venue for opera, housed in a massive late-19th-century theatre. It regularly presents operas, ballets and classical concerts 鈥� a rich variety of performances that trace back to the site鈥檚 earliest theatrical use. Indeed, the original wooden theatre on the location opened in 1776.
The building you see today was reconstructed under the direction of architect Fran莽ois Aune, a disciple of Charles Garnier, architect of Paris鈥檚 famed opera house, after a catastrophic fire in 1881. Its style has been described variously as Belle 脡poque or Baroque Revival, and its grandeur is balanced by surprising intimacy.
The theatre鈥檚 layout contributes to that effect: it features multiple tiers of boxes and galleries. Visitors today are greeted by congenial tour guides and can explore a historic space that invites a happy evening out.
The Nice Opera House is an esteemed venue for opera, housed in a massive late-19th-century theatre. It regularly presents operas, ballets and classical concerts 鈥� a rich variety of performances that trace back to the site鈥檚 earliest theatrical use. Indeed, the original wooden theatre on the location opened in 1776.
The building you see today was reconstructed under the direction of architect Fran莽ois Aune, a disciple of Charles Garnier, architect of Paris鈥檚 famed opera house, after a catastrophic fire in 1881. Its style has been described variously as Belle 脡poque or Baroque Revival, and its grandeur is balanced by surprising intimacy.
The theatre鈥檚 layout contributes to that effect: it features multiple tiers of boxes and galleries. Visitors today are greeted by congenial tour guides and can explore a historic space that invites a happy evening out.
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Sight Name: Opera de Nice (Nice Opera House)
Sight Location: Nice, France (See walking tours in Nice)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Nice, France (See walking tours in Nice)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Nice, France
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Nice Introduction Walking Tour
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
The site of Nice has been inhabited since prehistoric times: archaeological evidence from nearby Terra Amata suggests human presence some 400,000 years ago.... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
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