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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A delightful visit
A delightful visit to see the ballet, Streetcar named Desire. Not as ornate or opulent as some National Operas but still lovely. Delightful area for drinks and snacks before the show and you can...
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The Nutcracker
We have seen the Nutcracker at many opera houses but Estonian Nutcracker has been our favorite. This time there was a lot of disturbance. Estonian National Opera sells tickets for small children...
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Estonian ‘Tosca’: no matter of size
Highly recommend! When our ballet community smashed their ‘Snow White’, I did not expect much of the opera. But it turned out to be a pleasant surprise; I liked it from the very first note! Of...
Information
- Estonia puiestee 4, Kesklinna linnaosa, Tallinn
- Homepage
- http://www.opera.ee/en/lavastus/ekskursioon-teatrimajas-2/
- E-mail: info@opera.ee
- info@opera.ee
- (+372) 683 1323
- (+372) 683 1201
