
4.7 ·
Take a seat at Theater an der Wien, Vienna's oldest theatre and a stage with Mozartian roots. Enjoy an evening of opera or music theatre in a beautifully preserved Empire-style auditorium.
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Theater an der Wien is a classic Empire-style house built in 1801 for Emanuel Schikaneder, Mozart's librettist, and it remains a prominent stage for opera and music theatre in Vienna. Reviewers praise the architecture and a programme that goes beyond the traditional repertoire, with progressive pieces alongside classics.
The theatre reopened after a full renovation, and guided tours are also offered. Evening performances typically run around three hours, making it a good fit for couples and culture lovers planning a night out.
Theater an der Wien is a classic Empire-style house built in 1801 for Emanuel Schikaneder, Mozart's librettist, and it remains a prominent stage for opera and music theatre in Vienna. Reviewers praise the architecture and a programme that goes beyond the traditional repertoire, with progressive pieces alongside classics.
The theatre reopened after a full renovation, and guided tours are also offered. Evening performances typically run around three hours, making it a good fit for couples and culture lovers planning a night out.
Duration
3h
Best time
early evening or evening
Intensity
Easy pace
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The place speaks itself and it's enough for me to say I came only to witness where Beethoven stands in the podium and conducted his biggest premiere in 24th of December 1808. The staff was really helpful and very organized. and the only thing that I wished to replace Wagner-Nguyen with someone more professional &…
Herr Bremann
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