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The Vienna State Opera is an opera house and opera company based in Vienna, Austria. The 1,709-seat Renaissance Revival venue was the first major building on the Vienna Ring Road. It was built from 1861 to 1869 following plans by August Sicard von Sicardsburg and Eduard van der Nüll, and designs by Josef Hlávka.

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My one day Vienna itinerary ⤵️ 1. Start with brunch at @ulricherichwien 2. Visit the Palace of Justice (it’s a highly secure yet GORGEOUS government building- see the reel I posted before this one for all the details!) Pop up to their cafeteria for a coffee and a great view 3. Swing by the Austrian Parliament Building - it’s just nice to look at 👀 4. Take a stroll through Volksgarten 5. See some ornate statues, beautiful architecture, and horses and carriages in Michaelerplatz 6. Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral. *Tour the inside for free or pay (cash only) to climb to the top of the north or south tower (great views!) 7. Stop into Shakespeare and Co. if you love an aesthetic book place 8. Grab a bite at Israeli restaurant @miznonvienna (the hamburger in a pita is 🤤) 9. End the day with a visit to the Vienna State Opera House (@wienerstaatsoper) I got an opera ticket for €15 and made sure to arrive early. The interior is incredible. 📌 Save for your Vienna trip! (And drop any other suggestions in the comments if you have them- I’ll pin them 🤗) . . . . . #visitvienna #travelitinerary #discovervienna #vienna #visitaustria #austria #onedayinvienna

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Step into Vienna’s musical masterpiece at the State Opera House with @viennavibesnbites! 🎶✨ Share this reel with your friends to experience the elegance of Vienna together! 🎥❤️ 🎥: @viennavibesnbites 📍: Vienna State Opera House 🇦🇹

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Plan this as far in advance as humanly possible. It's magical, it's beautiful, It's some type of magnificent historical experience. At least, that is my perspective. ... like seeing Broadway show for the first time. It's was a "brain burn" moment for me. That's the phrase I use when something I see and / or experience is an unforgettable moment, and it makes an impression on me and stays in my head. Yes ... You could use it, AND know you got it here from a the Vienna State Opera Google review. Lol (Consider that copyrighted) Omg Anyway... That's what this experience is like. Go to a performance at the Schoenbrunn and another theater. But this one, especially in a balcony, is brain burn for me. I'll add... Even if you want standing room only or " leftover seats," (seats that are expensive or have a restricted view) you're going to have to wait on a line for possibly hours before the performance. I was lucky and caught a Sunday matinee. Yes, they do exist. In advance, ahead of time, asap, hurry, don't wait, Run don't walk, and what the heck are you waiting for?! Yes, it's like that. I said it before, and I said it again now. It should be the first thing you do after you book your airline ticket. LOL If it were up to me, I would have let someone else book the hotel, and I would have booked tickets for the performances. For real, it's like a competition for seats on a plane. People make it a priority that they're comfortable and have the perfect view. If you're going to drop 200 to 300 Euro on each ticket for a performance, you must get a great seat Matinee seats and some seats are less than $50. Prices can get as low as 9 Euro foursome performances like a Sunday matinee that is an interview and many performances For an upcoming show. There are special rates for seniors, differently abled and kids. I even wanted to see one of the performances created just for kids. They were sold out in the future as well. As far as view & seat choice are concerned, do what you can to not be in the third row in the box seats unless you're on the end or in front Also, balcony seats / box seats are awesome all around if you're in the first row. Restricted view seats are really restricted. However, when a performance starts & everyone is settled in, if the people in the front don't move around too much, you'll be able to see through them. It sounds sort of ridiculous. Why do you think I was making such a big deal about planning ahead?! I am very short and could not see over anyone. It worked to my advantage, though, because I was low enough to see between people's heads. Smdh They have a cloak room. If you're looking up the stairs with entrance stores behind you, the cloakroom is all the way on the left. It's free. And you get to leave your bags if you are a backpacker and / or are traveling with a suitcase. Yes, big suitcases too. Do not leave them there All doors are closed and locked after each performance. Performances - in the Box Seats there are little tablets embedded in the front and on the wall. There are usually four. One for each person in the second and third row. I know, right! Brilliant! I didn't get to use mine because I didn't get there early enough. Arrive early for the performance. 15 minutes early is not enough 30 minutes is barely enough. I'm not much of a picture taker and I did it. I was so impressed with the space that I just wanted a memento. You know who else wants a memento? ...600 of your new best friends in the theater. Get their way early! I was at the theater on Thursday and Sunday. Daytime and nighttime. So many things happen in the front of this place. The hop-on hop-off bus and tours to Budapest & salzburg... the people in yellow vests is there too. All the way on the other side is a ticket booth. It reminds me of Times Square. Pretty much any performance, that's the place to inquire/ pay. Oh, and learn some german. At least get Google Translate ready. The people are kind. The names of these places are not. Have fun!

Miss TMiss T

Fabulous experience! Truly a must when in Vienna 👏👏👍 a bit of kerfuffle upon arrival - if you are visiting during winter, do not attempt to go in without visiting the garderobe (it is on the left side) , also only line up to go up the stairs if you are in the boxes, for the stalls enter through the doors on either side of the stairs - left and right respectively. Be prepared to keep dodging the photo takers, it is quite intense 😂 There are several rooms with bars serving drinks, mini-cakes and midi-open-sandwiches, all of them have tables (looked like first come first get a table but maybe possible to reserve) A little tip - the further you go the shorter is the queue 😀Haven't tried the savouries but the pink chocolate I got was fab!! It's some sort of boozy marzipan 🍫 UK theatre folk - don't expect ice-cream at the interval - there's none!😂 Two things stood out: 1. The building is MAGNIFICENT but inside the walls of the corridors around the stalls are totally bare yellowish beige, almost clinical. 2. During the performance transitions between the Acts is a dead silence (the orchestra stops) and for a few minutes there's a pause, when it happened the third time some people got confused and left thinking it's the intermission 😀 Tip 2 - if the lights aren't coming on - the play will continue! Each seat has a fab little screen with subtitles in several languages, loved it! (Although for me not all the languages worked) Didn't get myself a programme straight away, then at the intermission couldn't find it, to be fair I didn't ask anyone, just looked around. Highly recommend going even if you aren't an "opera connoisseur"! Overall - there's a bit of confusion what's where and you might be getting opposing info from the people working there re your seats or where the toilets are, but it's all very exciting!! Apparently Archduchess Mathilde of Austria the daughter of Archduke Albert, Duke of Teschen who was intended to become the Queen of Italy as the wife of Umberto I, was preparing to go to the Opera, had accidentally set herself on fire (by smoking in a gauze dress and hiding the cigarette behind her) and died from the burns!!

Polina LiuPolina Liu

Cavalleria Rusicana / Pagliacci I bought a last minute ticket at the tourist office just 1 hour before the performance. I knew nothing of the show before hand but moreover wanted to visit the opera house in general. The seat was high in the gallery in row 5 which is only a couple of rows in front of the standing room. I paid €57 for the seat and I understand the standing space to be significantly cheaper but for me personally I don’t think I’d enjoy the standing space as the auditorium is very hot indeed. I recommend to wear layers to peel off inside. I had a good view of the stage and when leaning forward I could see a part of the orchestra. I did a quick Google of the opera to briefly understand the story but it was assisted by the little screen in the seat back in front offering brief subtitles in English ( plus 7 other languages) I was able to follow the story easily. As with all buildings of this age the leg room is extremely limited and I did find myself shifting about in my seat as it just isn’t comfortable for tall people, fortunately the performance was short, just one act lasting around 85 minutes. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and also enjoyed the opportunity to look around inside and out on the terrace just before the sunset. It is a beautiful building. Grand pre drinks rooms which I didn’t use myself but recommend if you arrive earlier. The staff were very helpful to direct to seating. I was dressed like a tourist in casual clothing with a small back pack & sandals given the inpromptu nature of my visit and other patrons were wearing their fineries however I didn’t encounter any problems regarding the dress code. The overall experience was completely enjoyable and worth the ticket price. If you have a limited budget you can visit the ticket office 2 hours before the performance for the standing room option. Totally recommend a visit here

Clara TravelsClara Travels

I attended ELEKTRA at Wien opera and it’s a very unique building with stunning interiors. The staff is professional and buy tickets only at the official counter inside the opera building . You can buy online too. There is no dress code but smart casuals preferred . Everything was well organized & guides were standing at all gates to guide you to your seat . Ticket ranged between 15-105. If you are a serious lover of opera best is to book well in advance for good seats . If you just want to experience it as tourist it is still a good idea to buy a good ticket and watch it. The translations ( in many languages) are available at your seat via a personal ( individual) display board where you can read the wordings that are being sung . It helps a lot to understand the play better & you will enjoy better . There is a coffee shop also inside & other facilities . With validity ticket, one can enter opera hall 1 hr prior to the show time. It is worth going early so you can enjoy the architecture & decorations and feel the hall itself which is so grand . The lowest ticket of 15 euros are called “ standing tickets” also not bad though you will have to stand all through out 80 minutes and some additional minutes before & after the show. But atleast you will have chance to see the hall and listen to the orchestra , the stage will be in view partially so when the characters are in centre stage you will see them but if they go in either side you may not see. I had good tickets but I did went upto 5th level just to see what standing tickets row looks like. It wasn’t bad at all. But the seating tickets are best. The sound quality excellent and lighting was well . The curtain was impressive and curtain raising and dropping moments were super nice . Overall a wonderful experience to take if in Vienna

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My one day Vienna itinerary ⤵️ 1. Start with brunch at @ulricherichwien 2. Visit the Palace of Justice (it’s a highly secure yet GORGEOUS government building- see the reel I posted before this one for all the details!) Pop up to their cafeteria for a coffee and a great view 3. Swing by the Austrian Parliament Building - it’s just nice to look at 👀 4. Take a stroll through Volksgarten 5. See some ornate statues, beautiful architecture, and horses and carriages in Michaelerplatz 6. Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral. *Tour the inside for free or pay (cash only) to climb to the top of the north or south tower (great views!) 7. Stop into Shakespeare and Co. if you love an aesthetic book place 8. Grab a bite at Israeli restaurant @miznonvienna (the hamburger in a pita is 🤤) 9. End the day with a visit to the Vienna State Opera House (@wienerstaatsoper) I got an opera ticket for €15 and made sure to arrive early. The interior is incredible. 📌 Save for your Vienna trip! (And drop any other suggestions in the comments if you have them- I’ll pin them 🤗) . . . . . #visitvienna #travelitinerary #discovervienna #vienna #visitaustria #austria #onedayinvienna

girlgoneabroadgirlgoneabroad

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Step into Vienna’s musical masterpiece at the State Opera House with @viennavibesnbites! 🎶✨ Share this reel with your friends to experience the elegance of Vienna together! 🎥❤️ 🎥: @viennavibesnbites 📍: Vienna State Opera House 🇦🇹

tripscouttripscout

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Plan this as far in advance as humanly possible. It's magical, it's beautiful, It's some type of magnificent historical experience. At least, that is my perspective. ... like seeing Broadway show for the first time. It's was a "brain burn" moment for me. That's the phrase I use when something I see and / or experience is an unforgettable moment, and it makes an impression on me and stays in my head. Yes ... You could use it, AND know you got it here from a the Vienna State Opera Google review. Lol (Consider that copyrighted) Omg Anyway... That's what this experience is like. Go to a performance at the Schoenbrunn and another theater. But this one, especially in a balcony, is brain burn for me. I'll add... Even if you want standing room only or " leftover seats," (seats that are expensive or have a restricted view) you're going to have to wait on a line for possibly hours before the performance. I was lucky and caught a Sunday matinee. Yes, they do exist. In advance, ahead of time, asap, hurry, don't wait, Run don't walk, and what the heck are you waiting for?! Yes, it's like that. I said it before, and I said it again now. It should be the first thing you do after you book your airline ticket. LOL If it were up to me, I would have let someone else book the hotel, and I would have booked tickets for the performances. For real, it's like a competition for seats on a plane. People make it a priority that they're comfortable and have the perfect view. If you're going to drop 200 to 300 Euro on each ticket for a performance, you must get a great seat Matinee seats and some seats are less than $50. Prices can get as low as 9 Euro foursome performances like a Sunday matinee that is an interview and many performances For an upcoming show. There are special rates for seniors, differently abled and kids. I even wanted to see one of the performances created just for kids. They were sold out in the future as well. As far as view & seat choice are concerned, do what you can to not be in the third row in the box seats unless you're on the end or in front Also, balcony seats / box seats are awesome all around if you're in the first row. Restricted view seats are really restricted. However, when a performance starts & everyone is settled in, if the people in the front don't move around too much, you'll be able to see through them. It sounds sort of ridiculous. Why do you think I was making such a big deal about planning ahead?! I am very short and could not see over anyone. It worked to my advantage, though, because I was low enough to see between people's heads. Smdh They have a cloak room. If you're looking up the stairs with entrance stores behind you, the cloakroom is all the way on the left. It's free. And you get to leave your bags if you are a backpacker and / or are traveling with a suitcase. Yes, big suitcases too. Do not leave them there All doors are closed and locked after each performance. Performances - in the Box Seats there are little tablets embedded in the front and on the wall. There are usually four. One for each person in the second and third row. I know, right! Brilliant! I didn't get to use mine because I didn't get there early enough. Arrive early for the performance. 15 minutes early is not enough 30 minutes is barely enough. I'm not much of a picture taker and I did it. I was so impressed with the space that I just wanted a memento. You know who else wants a memento? ...600 of your new best friends in the theater. Get their way early! I was at the theater on Thursday and Sunday. Daytime and nighttime. So many things happen in the front of this place. The hop-on hop-off bus and tours to Budapest & salzburg... the people in yellow vests is there too. All the way on the other side is a ticket booth. It reminds me of Times Square. Pretty much any performance, that's the place to inquire/ pay. Oh, and learn some german. At least get Google Translate ready. The people are kind. The names of these places are not. Have fun!

Miss TMiss T

Fabulous experience! Truly a must when in Vienna 👏👏👍 a bit of kerfuffle upon arrival - if you are visiting during winter, do not attempt to go in without visiting the garderobe (it is on the left side) , also only line up to go up the stairs if you are in the boxes, for the stalls enter through the doors on either side of the stairs - left and right respectively. Be prepared to keep dodging the photo takers, it is quite intense 😂 There are several rooms with bars serving drinks, mini-cakes and midi-open-sandwiches, all of them have tables (looked like first come first get a table but maybe possible to reserve) A little tip - the further you go the shorter is the queue 😀Haven't tried the savouries but the pink chocolate I got was fab!! It's some sort of boozy marzipan 🍫 UK theatre folk - don't expect ice-cream at the interval - there's none!😂 Two things stood out: 1. The building is MAGNIFICENT but inside the walls of the corridors around the stalls are totally bare yellowish beige, almost clinical. 2. During the performance transitions between the Acts is a dead silence (the orchestra stops) and for a few minutes there's a pause, when it happened the third time some people got confused and left thinking it's the intermission 😀 Tip 2 - if the lights aren't coming on - the play will continue! Each seat has a fab little screen with subtitles in several languages, loved it! (Although for me not all the languages worked) Didn't get myself a programme straight away, then at the intermission couldn't find it, to be fair I didn't ask anyone, just looked around. Highly recommend going even if you aren't an "opera connoisseur"! Overall - there's a bit of confusion what's where and you might be getting opposing info from the people working there re your seats or where the toilets are, but it's all very exciting!! Apparently Archduchess Mathilde of Austria the daughter of Archduke Albert, Duke of Teschen who was intended to become the Queen of Italy as the wife of Umberto I, was preparing to go to the Opera, had accidentally set herself on fire (by smoking in a gauze dress and hiding the cigarette behind her) and died from the burns!!

Polina LiuPolina Liu

Cavalleria Rusicana / Pagliacci I bought a last minute ticket at the tourist office just 1 hour before the performance. I knew nothing of the show before hand but moreover wanted to visit the opera house in general. The seat was high in the gallery in row 5 which is only a couple of rows in front of the standing room. I paid €57 for the seat and I understand the standing space to be significantly cheaper but for me personally I don’t think I’d enjoy the standing space as the auditorium is very hot indeed. I recommend to wear layers to peel off inside. I had a good view of the stage and when leaning forward I could see a part of the orchestra. I did a quick Google of the opera to briefly understand the story but it was assisted by the little screen in the seat back in front offering brief subtitles in English ( plus 7 other languages) I was able to follow the story easily. As with all buildings of this age the leg room is extremely limited and I did find myself shifting about in my seat as it just isn’t comfortable for tall people, fortunately the performance was short, just one act lasting around 85 minutes. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and also enjoyed the opportunity to look around inside and out on the terrace just before the sunset. It is a beautiful building. Grand pre drinks rooms which I didn’t use myself but recommend if you arrive earlier. The staff were very helpful to direct to seating. I was dressed like a tourist in casual clothing with a small back pack & sandals given the inpromptu nature of my visit and other patrons were wearing their fineries however I didn’t encounter any problems regarding the dress code. The overall experience was completely enjoyable and worth the ticket price. If you have a limited budget you can visit the ticket office 2 hours before the performance for the standing room option. Totally recommend a visit here

Clara TravelsClara Travels

I attended ELEKTRA at Wien opera and it’s a very unique building with stunning interiors. The staff is professional and buy tickets only at the official counter inside the opera building . You can buy online too. There is no dress code but smart casuals preferred . Everything was well organized & guides were standing at all gates to guide you to your seat . Ticket ranged between 15-105. If you are a serious lover of opera best is to book well in advance for good seats . If you just want to experience it as tourist it is still a good idea to buy a good ticket and watch it. The translations ( in many languages) are available at your seat via a personal ( individual) display board where you can read the wordings that are being sung . It helps a lot to understand the play better & you will enjoy better . There is a coffee shop also inside & other facilities . With validity ticket, one can enter opera hall 1 hr prior to the show time. It is worth going early so you can enjoy the architecture & decorations and feel the hall itself which is so grand . The lowest ticket of 15 euros are called “ standing tickets” also not bad though you will have to stand all through out 80 minutes and some additional minutes before & after the show. But atleast you will have chance to see the hall and listen to the orchestra , the stage will be in view partially so when the characters are in centre stage you will see them but if they go in either side you may not see. I had good tickets but I did went upto 5th level just to see what standing tickets row looks like. It wasn’t bad at all. But the seating tickets are best. The sound quality excellent and lighting was well . The curtain was impressive and curtain raising and dropping moments were super nice . Overall a wonderful experience to take if in Vienna

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Step into Vienna’s musical masterpiece at the State Opera House with @viennavibesnbites! 🎶✨ Share this reel with your friends to experience the elegance of Vienna together! 🎥❤️ 🎥: @viennavibesnbites 📍: Vienna State Opera House 🇦🇹

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Step into Vienna’s musical masterpiece at the State Opera House with @viennavibesnbites! 🎶✨ Share this reel with your friends to experience the elegance of Vienna together! 🎥❤️ 🎥: @viennavibesnbites 📍: Vienna State Opera House 🇦🇹