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PMR114-08 Italy, Lombardy, Milan: La Scala Opera House (Theatro alla Scala), built 1776-8. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, famous, Milano, stage, music, ballet
PMR089-09 Austria: Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper) building completed in 1869 in the neo-Renaissance style, stands on the Ringstrasse. Keywords: capital, city, architecture, neo-Renaissance, theatre, ballet, performing arts
PMR081-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: National Theatre, home of the Bavarian Opera, rebuilt after the war at a cost of 5 million pounds. In the centre of Max-Joseph-Platz the statue of Max I Joseph, the first king of Bavaria Keywords: München, architecture, neo-classical, columns, cobblestones, monument, pediment
PMR081-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: enjoying the sunshine in the pedestrian zone near the Richard Strauss fountain, erected in memory of the composer of classical music and opera who lived near Munich (1864-1949) Keywords: München, architecture, memorial, monument, conductor
PMR080-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: enjoying the sunshine near the Richard Strauss fountain in the pedestrian zone with the facade of the Alte Akademie, the former Jesuit College, behind Keywords: München, architecture, historic, composer, music, opera
PMR073-02 Italy, Trieste: mosaics on the facade of the Giuseppe Verdi Theatre with the flag of Trieste in the foreground Keywords: architecture, historic, ornate, decoration, colourful, city symbol, drama, opera
PMR-D9080 Argentina, Buenos Aires: built according to plans of the architect Francesco Tamburini in neo-Renaissance style. the Theatro Colon (Columbus Theatre) was opened on 25th May 1908. The acoustics rate with the best opera houses of the world. Keywords: South America, culture, heritage, historic, drama, performance, music, architecture, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D8038 Norway, Oslo: the Opera House (Operahuset), built of white granite and Carrara marble, was completed in 2007 at a cost of 4 billion Kroner. Ramps lead from water level to the roof, where there is a fine view of the city. Keywords: architecture, culture, stage, music, drama, capital city, Scandinavia
PMR-D8037 Norway, Oslo: view from the white granite ramp of the Opera House, with the Havnelageret office block reflected in the glass windows. Keywords: architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, culture, Langkaia, Neo-Baroque, Art Nouveau
PMR-D8036 Norway, Oslo: view of the city from the roof of the Opera House, with Operagata in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, panorama, culture, capital city, Scandinavia
PMR-D8035 Norway, Oslo: Havnelageret office block on the quayside was the largest building in Scandinavia when it was completed in 1921. View from the roof of the Opera House. Keywords: architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, culture, Langkaia, Neo-Baroque, Art Nouveau
PMR-D8034 Norway, Oslo: view north from the roof of the Opera House, with Oslo Cathedral in the distance. Keywords: architecture, panorama, Scandinavia, capital city, culture
PMR-D8033 Norway, Oslo: view of the harbour from the roof of the Opera Hose, with a modern sculpture in the foreground. Keywords: Scandinavia, capital city, culture, artistic
PMR-D8032 Norway, Oslo: the Opera House (Operahuset), built of white granite and Carrara marble, was completed in 2007 at a cost of 4 billion Kroner. Ramps lead from water level to the roof, where there is a fine view of the city. Keywords: architecture, culture, stage, music, drama, capital city, Scandinavia
PMR-D8013 Sweden, Gothenburg: the Opera House, built in 1994 by architect Jan Izikowitz. Keywords: picturesque, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D7645 Morocco, Rabat: well-advanced construction on a new opera house. Keywords: Africa, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city, music, stage
PMR-D6054 Oman, Muscat: the auditorium of the Royal Opera House, inaugurated in 2011. The building takes its motifs from Islamic, Mughal, Oriental and European art. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture, concerts , music
PMR-D6053 Oman, Muscat: the main staircase in the foyer of the Royal Opera House, inaugurated in 2011. The building takes its motifs from Islamic, Mughal, Oriental and European art. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture, concerts , music
PMR-D5795 Oman, Muscat: the Royal Opera House , inaugurated in 2011. Contractor: Carillion. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, concerts, music
PMR-D5442 Switzerland, Zurich: view of the Opera House from Lake Zurich. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene
PMR-D5423 Switzerland, Zurich: Bürkliplatz, with view of the Opera House across the lake. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, statue
PMR-D5093 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Opera and Ballet Theatre, built in 1946 in typical USSR style. Quotations from the president flank the facade. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, music, drama, stage
PMR-D4251 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: marble figure of "Lohengrin" in the Richard Wagner Museum. Keywords: Upper Franconia, opera, classical music, statue, sculpture, character
PMR-D4250 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: marble bust of Richard Wagner (1813-1883) in the Richard Wagner Museum. Keywords: Upper Franconia, opera, classical music, statue, sculpture, composer
PMR-D4249 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: marble figure of "Tristan" in the Richard Wagner Museum. Keywords: Upper Franconia, opera, classical music, statue, sculpture, character
PMR-D4248 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: tablet over the front door of "Haus Wahnfried", the home of Richard Wagner from 1874 until his death in 1883. The allegorical figures represent Wotan with hat, as Wanderer and Philosopher. the raven (wisdom), the figure of Greek tragedy (left), the figure of music (=Cosima) (right) with Amor (=young Siegfried). Keywords: Upper Franconia, opera, classical music, architecture, historic, heritage, allegory, plaque
PMR-D4247 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: "Haus Wahnfried", the home of Richard Wagner from 1874 until his death in 1883. The bust of King Ludwig II, his benefactor, surmounts a plinth in front of the building. Keywords: Upper Franconia, opera, classical music, architecture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4067 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: tomb of Richards Wagner (1813-1883) in the garden of his Haus Wahnfried: Keywords: grave, burial, memorial, tributes, wreaths, Franconia, heritage, historic, music, opera
PMR-D0387 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: interior of the Opera House of the Margravine Wilhelmina. Opened in 1748, it is regarded as one of the finest Baroque opera houses in Europe. Keywords: music, opulent, decor, architecture, classical music, opera, grand opera
PMR-D0386 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: stage of the Opera House of the Margravine Wilhelmina with opulent historical scenery. Opened in 1748, it is regarded as one of the finest Baroque opera houses in Europe. Keywords: music, grand opera, opera, classical music, architecture, stagecraft
PMR-D0385 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: facade of the Opera House of the Margravine Wilhelmina. Opened in 1748, it is regarded as one of the finest Baroque opera houses in Europe. Keywords: music, grand opera, opera, classical music, architecture
PMR-D0383 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: "Haus Wahnfried", Richard Wagner's home on the edge of the palace gardens, now houses a museum dedicated to his memory. Keywords: music, memorial, gardens, architecture, great composer, opera, classical music
PMR-D0379 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: the Festival Theatre on the "Grüner Hügel" (Green Hill) during the performance of an opera of Richard Wagner. Traditional audible announcement of the end of the interval by musicians of the wind section of the orchestra, from the theatre balcony. Keywords: music, Upper Franconia, social event, Festival Orchestra, grand opera, opera, classical music
PMR-D0378 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: the Festival Theatre on the "Grüner Hügel" (Green Hill) during the performance of an opera of Richard Wagner. Keywords: music, Upper Franconia, social event, Festival Orchestra, grand opera, opera, classical music
PMR-D0377 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: the Festival Theatre on the "Grüner Hügel" (Green Hill) during the performance of an opera of Richard Wagner. Keywords: music, Upper Franconia, Upper Franconia, classical music, opera, grand opera, Festival Orchestra, social event
PMR331-04 Sweden, Stockholm: Prince Regent's Palace, Gustav Adolf Square, and the Opera House, with reflections in Norrström. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city
PMR330-07 Sweden, Stockholm: statue of a male figure in the Ström parterre garden on Helgeands Island, with the Opera House in the background. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city, drama, stage, music, acting
PMR330-06 Sweden, Stockholm: the New Opera House, a Baroque building from 1898, stands on the site of the Old Opera House. Side view from Helgeands Island. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city, statue, drama, stage, music, acting
PMR316-06 Czechoslovakia, Brno: Mahenovo Divadlo (the city theatre) on the east side of the city, a handsome classical building. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Slovakia, Brünn, Moravia, opera
PMR294-12 Yugoslavia, Zagreb: The National Theatre and Opera House, opened in 1895 by Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, culture, music, performing arts
PMR255-01 France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: monument to General Leclerc, liberator of the town after World War II, with the Opera House (Boudhors 1895-21) in the background. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, neo.Classical
PMR212-01 Czechoslovakia, Prague: National Theatre, architect Josef Zitek, completed in 1881, now fully renovated, inside and out, confronted by a modern all-glass facade. Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, opera house, UNESCO
PMR-D3393 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the Mendebrunnen (fountain) in Augustusplatz, dating from the 1880s, the only survivor from pre-war times. Behind, the rebuilt Opera House. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, modern, monument, obelisk
PMR144-02 Bulgaria, Sofia: the handsome and colourful Ivan Vasov National Theatre. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, classical, opera-house, stage
PMR471-12 France, Provence, Avignon: main facade of the Opera House. Keywords: mediaeval, culture, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, reflections, theatre, drama centre, Neo-classical
PMR466-04 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the National Theatre, completed in 1973, has three auditoria. Keywords: architecture, opera house, stage, drama centre, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, national heritage
PMR464-10 Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre. The National Theatre, built in 1894-6 to the design of Viennese architects Helmer and Fellner, with the statue of author and founder Vasile Alecsandri (1821-90) in front. Keywords: architecture, culture, opera house, Neo-classical, drama centre, monument
PMR512-06 Italy, Lombardy, Milan: world-famous La Scala Opera House, completed in 1778, stands in the Piazza della Scala. Keywords: architecture, music, stage, theatre, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR451-04 Latvia, Riga: the National Opera House, previously the Deutsches Theater, opened in 1856 (architect: Ludwig Bonstedt). Keywords: architecture, colourful, flowerbeds, national heritage, historic, picturesque, neo-classical, capital city, metropolis
PMR135K-29 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Sükhbaatar Square: the State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet. Keywords: Mongol, neo-classical, architecture, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR131K-26 Thailand, Pattaya, Mini Siam: model of Tower Bridge, with Sydney Opera House and the Eiffel Tower, behind. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR125K-22 Germany, Berlin: the Cathedral, the Arsenal, the National Opera, St. Hedwig's Church and Unter den Linden, from the observation deck of the TV Tower. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR108K-17 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Semper Opera, built 1871-8 by Manfred Semper, with statue of King Johann in Theaterplatz, and colourful flower gardens and fountain in the foreground. Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis
PMR108K-12 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: facade of the Semper Opera, built 1871-8 by Manfred Semper, with statue of King Johann in Theaterplatz. Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis
PMR108K-11 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: equestrian statue of Saxon King Johann erected in 1889 by sculptor Johannes Schilling, with Semper Opera in the background. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, plastic arts, monument
PMR108K-10 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Brühlsche Terrasse with cruiseboat moorings, Cathedral and Semper Opera behind. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque
PMR094K-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, King Ludwig II's "fairy tale castle" was begun in 1869 but remains internally incomplete. The completed rooms display murals based on the operas of Richard Wagner, who was much admired by the Bavarian king. One of the most visited attractions in Germany. In this view, surrounded by trees in autumn colours. Keywords: alpine, Schloss Neuschwanstein, Neuschwanstein Palace, Richard Wagner, Swan Knights, Alps, autumn, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR085K-36 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach. Here: the "Gadem", built in 1874-7, was formerly the royal stables but now houses a restaurant. View from the south tower. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historic castle, architecture, national heritage
PMR085K-35 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach. Here: end view of the 12th century "Palas" building, the oldest part of the Wartburg, with surrounding countryside. Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, historic castle, mediaeval
PMR085K-34 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach. Here: view from the windows of the 12th century "Palas" (living quarters) wing of the castle. Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, historic castle, mediaeval
PMR085K-33 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach. Here: a historic well with highly ornate cast iron yoke, in the outer courtyard. Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, historic castle, mediaeval
PMR085K-32 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach. Here: a historic well with highly ornate cast iron yoke, in the outer courtyard. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historic castle, architecture, national heritage
PMR084K-29 Czech Republic, Prague: National Theatre/Opera House with the west part of the Legii most (bridge) and weir on the River Vltava/Moldau. Keywords: Czech capital, architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic
PMR046K-17 Costa Rica, San Jose: Teatro Nacional (Opera House), built in1897, one of the country's architectural treasures.
PMR011K-14 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Bavaria Film Studios, Geiselgasteig: film set for series of TV soap operas. Keywords: film making
PMR044K-25 Russia, Moscow: Novodevichiy Convent Cemetary for VIPs: grave monument to Fedor Ivanovich Chaliapin, opera singer, (1873-1938).
PMR065K-15 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nationaltheater (Opera House) with the statue of Max I Joseph, first king of Bavaria, unveiled in 1835, in the Max-Joseph-Platz.
PMR061K-15 Bulgaria, Varna: The Opera House on Independence (Nesavisimost) Square, with flowerbed in the foreground.
PMR424-04 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Semper Opera House, with lake and fountain in the Zwinger Park. Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque
PMR409-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Richard Strauss fountain outside the Kurpark: Salome with the head of John the Baptist (foreground); Daphne (right) and Electra (left) (characters from his operas). Keywords: statuary, opera, winter olympics town, bronze statue
PMR375-03 Australia, Sydney: the Opera House, closer view from the catamaran. Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture
PMR374-09 Australia, Sydney: tanker "Stellata" with tugs, passing Sydney Opera House. Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture
PMR374-08 Australia, Sydney: Opera House in late afternoon sun, from the Harbour Bridge. Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture
PMR374-07 Australia, Sydney: Opera House and city skyline in late afternoon, from the north shore. Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture
PMR374-04 Australia, Sydney: Opera House, from the south pylon of the bridge, with harbour ferries and the historic "sternwheeler". Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture
PMR374-01 Australia, Sydney: "Rivercat" harbour ferry passing the Sydney Opera House. Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture
PMR373-09 Australia, Sydney: Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge from Mrs Macquaries Point. Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture
PMR373-01 Australia, Sydney: sunlit Opera House reflected in harbour waters under storm clouds. Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture
PMR564-6 Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: the Opera House from the Manly Ferry, with the city in the background. Keywords: architecture, famous landmarks, modern architecture
PMR564-05 Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Sydney Opera House from the Manly ferry. Keywords: architecture, modern architecture
PMR563-11 Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: ferry and two catamarans passing in front of Sydney Opera House. Keywords: architecture, water transport, Sydney Harbour, water craft, modern architecture
PMR563-08 Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Circular Quay from the Opera House terrace, with Silver Gull in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, promenade, skyscrapers, modern architecture, ferry terminal
PMR550-11 Vietnam, Saigon/Ho Chi Min City: the Opera House, built 1900, was used as the parliament house until 1975. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic building, colonial architecture
PMR616-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria: National Theatre (Opera House) in Munich, built in 1818 but destroyed in the war and rebuilt by 1963, with the statue of its founder, King Maximilian I Joseph, in Max-Joseph-Platz. Keywords: German architecture, pediment, columned portico, classical architecture, Corinthian columns, tympanum, cobble stones
PMR610-11 Romania, N. Dobruja: Constanta, founded about 500 BC, was known in Greek and Roman times as "Tomis" or "Tomi". It is now Romania's chief port on the Black Sea, and a number of tourist resorts have been developed on the adjacent fine beaches. Here: the Ovid Theatre (Oleg Danovski National Theatre of Opera and Ballet). Keywords: Romanian architecture, theatre architecture, cultural centre, stage presentations
PMR657-02 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view, from the top of the Hausmannsturm (tower), of the Semperoper and Theaterplatz, with statues of saints andapostles on the roof of the cathedral, and part of the Maria Bridge. In the distance the old Yenidze mosque-like tobacco factory, by the architect Martin Hammitzsch. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, opera house
PMR657-01 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view, from the top of the Hausmannsturm (tower), of the Semperoper and Theaterplatz. In the distance the old Yenidze mosque-like tobacco factory, by the architect Martin Hammitzsch. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, opera house
PMR656-03 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: facade of the Semperoper (opera), built 1871-8 by Manfred Semper, with panther quadriga and statue of Dionysos over the portal. Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

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