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Deutsche Oper Berlin

javier — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:56:52 +0200

Royal Opera House

sonia.chaves — Wed, 21 May 2008 11:32:31 +0200

St Bow Street
London

The Royal Opera House, located in Covent Garden, was initially opened in 1728, however, it was rebuilt in 1996 and transformed into the present Royal Opera House which can be visited today. The theatre has two separate stages; Linbury Studio, which is used for opera performances and Clore Studio which is used by the Royal Ballet.

The Royal Opera House in London is open daily and guided tours of the building are available. You will be able to see everything in the guided tour, from the different stages to the amphitheatre, the Royal Ballet studios, the conservatory and the Paul Hamlyn Hall.

London Guide | Theatres in London

Royal Albert Hall

sonia.chaves — Wed, 21 May 2008 11:29:01 +0200

Kensington Gore
London

The Royal Albert Hall was founded in 1871 and has hosted more than 150,000 performances since it was built. The building is renowned for its fantastic iron and glass dome which accentuates the sound. Today, the Royal Albert Hall is used for numerous functions like concerts, fashion shows, ballets, operas and classical music concerts. It is even used by corporate companies for private functions. The building, shop and restaurant are open during the day and there are guided tours available.

London Guide | Theatres in London

Banqueting House

sonia.chaves — Wed, 21 May 2008 09:59:12 +0200

Whitehall
London

The Banqueting House is the only part that survived the devastating fire in Whitehall Palace which was built during the 14th century and was home to the Archbishop of York. It was designed by Inigo Jones in 1619 and was finished in 1622 and it looks like a cathedral. Its architectonic style is known as Italianate Renaissance and it was the first building in England where crown glass was used in the windows.

The ceiling in the Banqueting House was painted by Peter Paul Rubens and commissioned by King Charles I in 1636. After Charles death, the Banqueting House served as a Royal Chapel and a museum for the Royal United Service Institution. Today, it often hosts lunchtime concerts.

London Guide | Historical Buildings in London

Teatro del Liceu

sonia.chaves — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:10:26 +0200

La Rambla, 51-59
Barcelona
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The most prestigious opera house in Barcelona, the Gran Teatre del Liceu, has been open for 150 years and is more commonly known as El Liceu. Initially, the theatre was designed to be used as a school of music.

Two fires completely destroyed the opera house, the most recent taking place in 1994. The most recent reconstruction of the Liceu, following the fire of 1994, has converted it into one of the most modern opera houses in the world, while at the same time maintaining its original architecture.

Historical Buildings in Barcelona

Parc del Laberint d'Horta

sonia.chaves — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:38:21 +0200

Carrer Germans Desvalls and Passeig dels Castanyers
Barcelona

Designed at the end of the 18th century using the neoclassical style of that period is the Parc del Laberint d'Horta which is the oldest garden in Barcelona and is situated in the north of the city. There are various levels to the garden and it is lined with flowerbeds, trees and there is also a canal. The most impressive part of the garden is the lower lever where you can find a maze made from around 750 metres of trimmed cypresses.

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There are also a number of ’must-sees' in the 22 acre garden, such as the small sculptures and fountains. In the past, Carlos IV, Fernando VII and Alfonso XIII used the garden for royal receptions and it has also been the venue for theatrical performances and the setting for films such as El Perfume.

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