1. Who ordered the construction of the Opera?

•  Napoleon III

 

2. What are its various Architectural styles?

• Renaissance, baroque  and classic

 

3. What are the purpose of the large ramp on the West side of the Opera?

• The emperor could drive directly into the main hall of the opera

 

​4. Why was the completion of the Opera delayed?

• The construction was delayed for years due to financial troubles, the Franco-Prussian War, and a fire in 1873.

 

5. Who designed the Opera?

• Baron Hanssman

 

​6. What was the purpouse of the underground lake?

• Aspecial underground lake to make the fundations

 

​7. What was the four allergorical groups of the facade?

• Music, lyric poetry, lyric drama and dance