Estonian National Opera - opera house
Designed by A. Lindgren and W. Lönn and completed in 1913, the art nouveau/classicist Estonia theatre and opera house was the largest building of its kind in Tallinn at the time.
One of its two wings was designed as a theatre, and the other as a concert hall. The original building was destroyed during the Soviet bombings in March 1944. However, it was renovated in the latter half of the 1940's.
Good to know: The first Estonian parliament convened in the concert hall on 23 April 1919.
You can join an hour-long tour before a performance, explore the historic building, and find out what takes place in the theatre before the curtains go up.
TripAdvisor® Traveler Reviews
tripadvisor rating 4.6 of 5
based on 166 reviews
I would highly recommend attending a performance if you can.
tripadvisor rating 4 of 5I would highly recommend attending a performance if you can. I booked a ticket online to watch the ballet Giselle, which was really nice, and the ticket was reasonably priced. The venue itself is... Read more comments
Night Out in Tallinn
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5The building is stunning, the ceiling and chandelier glam, the atmosphere rich with glamour. The Magic Flute was well done- maybe not La Scala but great value for money.
If you are into Opera, this is a Must
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5The Estonian National Opera house itself is a beautiful building with a lovely atmosphere. The theatre hall itself is quite small (800 seats in total) including the stalls and two balconies. The... Read more comments
