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Semperoper

Saxon State Opera and concert hall

This opera house is known for its architecture and the Staatskapelle Dresden orchestra. Its history includes the premieres of several operas by Wagner and Strauss. Tickets should be booked in advance, though some last-minute tickets are available at the box office shortly before the performance starts. Seats with restricted views are available at a lower price. Guided tours in German are offered throughout the day.

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Address: Theaterplatz 2
Getting there: , and Theaterplatz
Hours: Guided tours in English daily 13:00 and 14:00, frequent tours in German
Price: Guided tours: adults €16, photo fee per person €3. Entry fee varies for each performance
Website: semperoper.de (opens in a new tab)

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