Royal Opera House - Valletta, Malta
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N 35° 53.797 E 014° 30.602
33S E 455782 N 3972592
he ruins of the Royal Opera House are located at the south end of Republic Street in Valletta, Malta.
Waymark Code: WM11R13
Location: Malta
Date Posted: 12/07/2019
Views: 8
The neoclassical Royal Opera House was was designed by the English architect Edward Middleton Barry and erected in 1866. It was 206' by 112' with a seating capacity of 1,095 and room for 200 people standing. It was officially opened in on October 9, 1866.
On the evening of Tuesday, April 7, 1942 the building sustained a direct hit by German Luftwaffe bombers. Most of the structure was collapsed, however part of the Corinthian colonnade remained intact.
After the rubble was cleared the Government of Malta discussed many plans for the site. In 2013 a plan by the by the Italian architect Renzo Piano was accepted. The ruins were redesigned to become an outdoor performance venue called the called Pjazza Teatru Rjal (Royal Theatre Square) that was officially inaugurated on August 8, 2013.
Type: Ruin
Fee: 0
Hours:
always available
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Visit Instructions:
Original photographs showing additional views of the Ruin/Remnant or even just its current condition are encouraged. Please describe your visit, especially if no additional photos are available. Did you like the Ruin or Remnant? What prompted you to see the Ruin or Remnant?