A contest was held in place to select the architect and it was won by the young Charles Garnier, who was only 35 at the time. This is why he decided to add to the modernization project by Baron Haussmann the construction of a new opera in the newer neighborhoods in Paris. Napoleon III noticed that it was hard to guarantee safety measures on the narrow streets of old Paris. The Emperors suffered no harm, but there were many injured and dead. The Opéra Garnier was built after an assassination attemptĮn 1858, Emperor Napoleon III and his wife, Eugenia, were subject of an assassination attempt on their way to the Opéra Le Peletier.
In addition to the five fun facts we will share about this wonderful and surprising building, you can also find more information in our Detailed Travel Guides of three, four, and five days.ġ. One of them is the Opéra Bastille, completely modern but equally important, and the other one is the Palais Garnier also known as the Ópera Garnier.
The Ópera Garnier is part of the Paris Opera, which has two buildings. We will share with you five things you should know about the Ópera Garnier, one of the most iconic places in Paris and one of the most beautiful theaters in the world.
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