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09 Staatsoper (Vienna's Must-Sees Tour)

09 Staatsoper (Vienna's Must-Sees Tour)

FromGretl Guides: Vienna's FREE audio tour


09 Staatsoper (Vienna's Must-Sees Tour)

FromGretl Guides: Vienna's FREE audio tour

ratings:
Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Jul 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Visit the crown jewel of the opera world!
In this episode you'll learn why locals nicknamed the State Opera a “sunken trunk” and how unfavorable opinions of this building may have led to the deaths of its architects, hear how—and why—it was bombed in World War II, marvel at the State Opera’s technological capabilities and rapidly changing repertoire, and get insider tips on standing room tickets and backstage tours. 
A map of the entire route can be found at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/zxjv65n6
Released:
Jul 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (38)

This FREE audio tour of the Austrian capital is my way of sharing the kind of content I want when I travel: a balance of local insider tips and well-researched historical infomation, presented in a low-profile, highly mobile format. My goal is to keep this podcast cost- and ad-free, and donations from listeners like you help me do that. Contributions of any amount are greatly appreciated via buymeacoffee.com/GretlGuides or Ko-fi.com/gretlguides. Thank you for your support!