Why visit / Interesting facts:
- London's premier music venue
Time required: 20 minutes
Phone: +44 20 7240 1200
Web site: http://www.roh.org.uk/
Public transport:
- Piccadilly Line: Covent Garden station
Address: Bow St, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9DD
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Things you need to know:
- Royal Opera House is a Neo-Classical theatre built in 1858
- It is London's premier music venue
- The opera house is home to Royal Opera and world famous Royal Ballet Companies
- This impressive building is the heart of the Covent Garden neighborhood
- For the first hundred years of its history it functioned as a playhouse
- The first ballet was perfomed in 1734, a year later Handel's first opera season began
- Many of Handel's operas were written for Royal Opera House
What to do there:
- Have a look at the impressive building from the outside
Tips & Insights:
- Pre-booked guided tours are available daily (£7- £10)
- Do not miss un unforgettable evening in this world renowned opera house if you are an opera lover
