Hanoi Opera House

Inaugurated in 1911, the Hanoi Opera House is considered the 'temple' of classical performing arts (chamber music, opera, ballet, etc.).

Located at 1 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem District, with a grand facade overlooking the August Revolution Square, the building was designed by French architects, modeled after the famous Opéra Garnier in Paris. Initially, the theater hosted cultural and artistic events primarily for the French. From 1940, Vietnamese people could rent the theater for performances. After 1945, the theater served as a meeting place for the Government and the National Assembly .

Sketches by artist Phong Khieu

Sketches by artist Vuong Long

Sketches by artist Dang Viet Loc

The architectural lines of the building are strongly influenced by French Neoclassical style (this architectural style, which began in the mid-18th century, is a combination of classical architecture and modern elements, emphasizing proportion, symmetry, simplicity of form, and focusing on large walls and tall columns), using classical column orders on the facade (Ionic order) and in the auditorium (Corinthian order), topped with a stone-covered dome.

Sketch by architect Dang Tran

Sketch by architect Tran Xuan Hong

Sketch by architect Bui Hoang Bao

Measuring 87m in length, 30m in width, covering an area of ​​2,600m2, and standing 34m high, the building is divided into three sections: the main lobby (where guests are received, with a T-shaped staircase leading to the second floor), the mirror room (on the second floor, where important ceremonies take place), and the auditorium (on the top floor, measuring 24 x 24m with a large stage and 598 seats). Behind the stage are rehearsal rooms, dressing rooms, meeting rooms, a library, and offices.

Sketch by architect Nguyen Dang Tuan

Sketch by architect Phung The Huy

In the mid-1990s, the building was restored according to the design of the French-Vietnamese architect Ho Thieu Tri and was classified as a national monument in 2011.

Sketch by Thai architect Sutien Lokulprakit

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