First of all the place is famous for sightseeing tour which may take long hours to value enough the beauty of Zwinger. The heart of Theaterplatz which can be called the purpose of tourist visiting and excursions– Semper Opera House. The opera house is one of Dresden’s most impressive monuments. The building is considered to be a prime example of “Dresden-Baroque” architecture. It is situated on the Theater Square in central Dresden on the bank of the Elbe River. On top of the portal there is a Panther quadriga with a statue of Dionysos. The interior was created by such famous architects of the time as Johannes Schilling. Semper Opera House is among the finest opera houses in the world. On each side of the portal are statues of Goethe and Schiller, famous German writers. They were saved from the Semper Opera House. Its magnificent interior with rich stucco craftsmanship, beautiful wall and ceiling paintings and extraordinary acoustic properties attracts visitors in droves. The magnificent interior made of velvet, silk, precious metals and the colourful wall-design help to complete the visit of this grand Opera house. Known officially as the Saxony State Opera, its opera company ranks as one of the oldest and most important in the world. The magnificent building is a magical sight at night when it is bathed in a warm and colourful light.
The Semper Opera was originally built in 1838-1841 by architect Gottfriende Semperper. The magnificent building saw many premieres of works by Richard Wagner, who arrived in Dresden one year Semper Opera House was completed. Semper Opera House was destroyed again in February 1945 during the heavy allied bombardments and subsequent fires which laid the whole city in ruins. The building was reconstructed forty years later. It reopened in February 1985. This remains true to this day, although it has been rebuilt twice since its original construction.Don’t give up too quickly though, because a night at the opera in Dresden is a great experience. The interior decoration of the opera house is beautiful, the acoustics are outstanding, the orchestra is good and with any luck you will also get to see and hear some fine singers. The Opera features an Italian Renaissance style and is a good example of the artistic designs of its time. Semperper today remains a symbol Dresden’s beauty and resilience.