VIENNA STATE OPERA, Presentation

Even if you’re not an opera or ballet fan, a visit to this temple of opera is a must.

You can take a guided tour, during which you’ll learn about the history and secrets of the building as you admire the foyer, the grand staircase and the main rooms, such as the Tea Room, where Franz Joseph used to rest between ceremonies, the Marble Hall, or the Gustav Mahler Hall, not to mention, of course, the imposing auditorium, which can seat 2,800 people.

However, you might also like to admire this fabulous structure while attending one of the three hundred annual performances. On the day of the performances, standing room is sold extremely cheaply, and with a bit of luck, you might be able to stand at the back of the stalls, right under the imperial stage!...