1. La Scala, Milan, Italy – The most famous opera house in the world was built as early as 1778. It is known for its excellent acoustics and is one of the best attractions in Milan
2. Palais Garnier, Paris, France – Built in 1875, the Palais Garnier is home for the Paris Opéra but is also used for ballet shows. In 1962 new frescoes were drawn on the center of the ceiling by no other than Marc Chagall! The Palais Garnier is another famous attraction of Paris
3. Lincoln Center, New York, United States – The Lincoln center is not just home to the Metropolitan Opera, it is also home to the New York Philharmonic and the New York City Ballet. The lobby of the Lincoln Center features two murals by, once again, Marc Chagall (click here for a list of the best attractions in New York)
4. Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia – One of the most famous building in the world and the most recognized symbol of Sydney and Australia, the Sydney Opera house was opened in 1973 and has been a part of Sydney’s beautiful skyline ever since. This opera house is a UNESCO World Heritage site
5. Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow, Russia – This historic theater and opera house was opened in 1825. Today the Bolshoy theater holds performances of ballet and opera (click here for a list of the best attractions in Moscow)
6. The Royal Opera House, London, England – Located in Covert Garden, this 2,256 sits auditorium is home of The Royal Opera, the Royal Ballet, and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. The current building is the third theater to be standing at this location, after the previous two were destroyed by fires in the 19th century (click here for a list of the best attractions in London)
7. Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, Argentina – Opened in 1908, the Teatro Colon in the Argentinian capital houses 2,487 sits – a capacity just larger than the Royal Opera House in London. The acoustics are considered to be one of the best in the world. If you’re looking for the best attractions in Argentina or Buenos Aires, and you love the Opera – you should consider a visit to the Teatro Colon
8. Teatro di San Carlo, Naples, Italy – Built in 1737, the Teatro di San Carlo is the world’s oldest working theater
9. Vienna Staatsoper, Vienna, Austria – Built in 1869, the Vienna Staatsoper was mostly destroyed in an Allied bombing of Vienna during World War 2. The house was renovated and reopened only after the Russian occupation ended. The first performance in the reopened opera house of Beethoven’s Fidelio, conducted by Karl Böhm, and at the presence of the American Secretary of State, John Foster Dulles
10. Copenhagen Opera House, Copenhagen, Denmark – The national opera house of Denmark is among the most modern opera houses in the world. And with a price tag of over 500 million dollars – it is also one of the most expensive opera houses ever to be built. It is located on the island of Holmen in central Copenhagen