Opera House
Teatr Wielki
Śródmieście-Wschód, Poland·Est. 1967·1,841 seats
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Plac Teatralny 1, 00-950 Warszawa, Poland
The Teatr Wielki – Opera Narodowa (Grand Theatre – National Opera) stands as Poland's preeminent lyric institution, a neoclassical masterpiece inaugurated in 1833 that serves as the home of the Polish National Opera and Polish National Ballet. Devastated during World War II, the theatre was meticulously reconstructed and reopened in 1965, emerging as a symbol of cultural resilience and national pride. Today it remains one of Europe's most significant opera houses, presenting world-class productions within its ornate 1,841-seat auditorium.
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Architecture
Neoclassical
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Polish National Opera and Ballet
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