Estonian National Opera - opera house
Designed by A. Lindgren and W. Lönn and completed in 1913, the art nouveau/classicist Estonia theatre and opera house was the largest building of its kind in Tallinn at the time.
One of its two wings was designed as a theatre, and the other as a concert hall. The original building was destroyed during the Soviet bombings in March 1944. However, it was renovated in the latter half of the 1940's.
Good to know: The first Estonian parliament convened in the concert hall on 23 April 1919.
You can join an hour-long tour before a performance, explore the historic building, and find out what takes place in the theatre before the curtains go up.
The building belongs in the National Registry of Cultural Monuments.
Reviews
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Opera with love
Very beautiful and practical opera house. Very helpfull staff. You feel you are welcome. Excellent location in the heart of the city.
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tosca opera
I am 61 years old and was first time in opera, and tosca opera in tallin was absolut top. Orcestra played perfect and singers was top. Ticket price was 25 €.
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Perfect venue for the ballet
We visited the opera house to see the most amazing performance of Swan Lake. The acoustics were perfect for the orchestra, we were up in the nose bleeds section, however still could see everything in...
