Lyon Attractions
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Lyon National Opera House
This 300-year old structure's glass dome has become a landmark
attraction in Lyon, situated between the City Hall and the Rhone
River. The first five levels of the opera house are underground
while the six higher levels are encased in vaulted glass. The hall
seats 1,200 people and boasts six vertically stacked balconies
overlooking the orchestra level. This Italian-style hall is lined
with black wood and gold detail, and is home to the Lyon Opera
Ballet company and the world-renown Opera House Orchestra. The
acoustics are so good that it currently makes more recordings than
any other French opera house and has released award-winning opera
CDs including 12 world premieres, ballets and symphony
performances.
Address: 1 Place de la Comédie;
Website: www.opera-lyon.com;
Telephone: 0826 305 325
