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    Estonian National Opera - opera house

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    This majestic, historical opera house is part of the "Estonia" Theatre building, located in the very heart of Tallinn. 

    The National Opera "Estonia" repertoire consists of classical and contemporary operas and ballets, as well as operettas, musicals and frequent shows especially for kids.
    The art nouveau/ neo-classical structure, designed by Finnish architects Armas Lindgren and Wivi Lönn, was the largest building in Tallinn when it first opened in 1913. The state concert agency Eesti Kontsert, is also head quartered here.

    With Tallinn Card 15% discount on purchase of one same-day ticket.                               
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    • Petite Opera House - looks what's on and go!

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      August 21, 2020 By PBTravelstheWorld

      Lovely petite opera house that often has tickets available. If you do go, the stalls are on a hardwood floor and you sit in chairs that are moveable. Rubber or soft soled shoes are a good idea to... Read more comments

    • Great music, great food

      tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
      February 22, 2020 By BartvK

      Together with some colleagues, my wife and me visited the opera to watch La bohème. It was a very good performance, with great singing, especially from the male main character. The building is very... Read more comments

    • First class all around

      tripadvisor rating 4 of 5
      December 9, 2019 By Hawk470

      A short walk through the charming Tammsaare Park, replete with intriguing sculptures, a statue of Estonia’s best-known writer and namesake for the park, A. H. Tammsaare, and, when we visited, a... Read more comments