Alte Oper
An opera house completed in 1880 in the Renaissance Revival style, rebuilt after the war as a concert hall, with an elegant Opera Square in front.
Completed in 1880, the building was reduced to ruins in World War II and was known as “the most beautiful ruin in Germany.” It was rebuilt in its original form in 1981 as a concert hall, hosting classical concerts, musicals and pop performances (opera is now staged at the city theatre). An inscription on the main façade reads “Dedicated to Truth, Goodness and Beauty.” In front, the Opera Square has fountains and outdoor café seating, and to the east is the “Fressgass,” a famous food street. The exterior can be viewed at any time, and performance tickets are available on the official website. It is a short walk from U-Bahn lines U6 and U7 at the Alte Oper station.
Opening hours
Exterior open all day; performances per schedule
Nearby sights
- Fressgass
- Main Tower
- Goethe House
- Eschenheimer Turm
- Jewish Museum Frankfurt
- St. Paul's Church (Paulskirche)
- Kleinmarkthalle
- Römerberg & New Old Town