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Top opera houses

With the birth of opera in the late 16th century came a demand for structures big enough and luxurious enough to hold lavish productions.

Most Famous

La Scala 

Largest

Metropolitan 

Most Celebrated

Royal 

Oldest

Teatro Di San Carlo 

Most Expensive

Copenhagen 

Busiest

Vienna State 

Ghostly Past

Palais Garnier 

Most Recognizable

Sydney

For details on each opera house and their history, click below.