Theaterplatz, Semperoper

The Semperoper is the Saxon State Opera. The construction of today's opera began in 1871, and ended in 1878. During the heavy air raid the opera was heavily destroyed. The reconstruction took place from 1977- 1985. The opera was on the day of the bombing on 13.02. reopened.

In its present form, it is the third building of the Semperoper.
The first building was destroyed in a fire in 1869, the second in the air raids in February 1945.
All buildings have a digital clock (time display with changing numbers).

The Semper Opera House in Dresden is the opera house of the Saxon State Opera Dresden, which has a long historical tradition as the court and state opera of Saxony. The ensemble of the Staatsoper is the traditional Saxon Staatskapelle Dresden.

If already at the Semperoper, then also the Green Vault and Transport Museum. In Wachwitz below the TV tower beautiful bike and hiking trail on the Elbe.

The Dresden Semperoper is not only an architectural monument, it is above all a venue and offers the festive setting for the performances of the opera, state orchestra, ballet and young scene. At the same time it has become a symbol of this city and the epitome of important operatic art worldwide.
The history of the opera in Dresden goes back to the opening of the first opera house in 1667. Dresden rose to become a European opera metropolis under the Hofkapellmeister Johann Adolph Hasse.viennaclassic.com/de/semper-oper-dresden.html?&m=8&y=2020&p=1

I would walk from Albertplatz back to the Elbe (rose garden) I think that's more beautiful.

From Café Schinkelwache you have a look at the Semperoper while drinking coffee.

A beautiful place here in the center of Dresden ... in all directions you will come across more historic and great buildings, which are closely connected with Dresden ...

Very nice opera, which you can visit with a guide

King Johann drove in the second half of the 19th century, inter alia, the extension of the railway network.

He ruled from 1854 as king Johann the Kingdom of Saxony.

I added some interior shots.

Nice to watch the hustle and bustle at the Semperoper

Very nice building with great interior.

The Semperoper is one of the most beautiful music theaters in the world.

Must see if you are in Dresden. The interior of the Semperoper can be viewed as part of various tours during rehearsal and performance-free times.

Here people meet on the square to enjoy and simply to let the surroundings work their way

Tip for families - a city tour with a difference, so it's also fun for the children: a scavenger hunt with riddles through Dresden, past all the important sights of the old town. Available on the Internet at stadtspiel-schnitzeljagd.de and in a shop in Dresden (more details on the website).
The set costs around 30, - but is worth every penny! Our son thought it was great that he was able to lead us from one point to the other using the solved puzzles and we enjoyed the small private city tour.

Very nice place to relax

11/2019: A lot is being built / renovated here.

Let it work for you

Impressive building with an interesting history. The one-hour tour is highly recommended.

Should have seen 😃👍🏻

The Semperoper in Dresden is the opera house of the Saxon State Opera in Dresden, which has a long history as the court and state opera in Saxony. The Semperoper is located on Theaterplatz in the historic city center of Dresden near the Elbe.