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Bayreuth (German pronunciation: [baɪˈʁɔʏt] ( listen); Upper Franconian: [ba(ː)ˈɾaɪ̯t]) (Bavarian: Bayreith) is a medium-sized town in northern Bavaria, Germany, on the Red Main river in a valley between the Franconian Jura and the Fichtelgebirge Mountains. The town's roots date back to 1194. In the early 21st century, it is the capital of Upper Franconia and has a population of 72,148 (2015). It is world-famous for its annual Bayreuth Festival, at which performances of operas by the 19th-century German composer Richard Wagner are presented.
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1. Operla
2. Festspielhaus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 273 reviews
Reviewed By U211HOricharda - Marietta, United States
To be in the auditorium so rich in history is an unparalleled joy for any Wagner lover. The audience sits in a dreamy trance for hours sweltering and never uttering a sound or movement least it bring attention to you. Once when I coughed I was given a backward glance of disapproval. It really surprised me the large amount of formal attire but everyone was very nice in the theatre, attendees and staff. One day when I was there not attending a performance but walking the grounds observed they keep ushers posted at every entrance around the theatre whose job it is stand during each act making sure no one enters the theatre during a performance. They stand in the heat guarding the doors. It's really fascinating all the traditions of the theatre. Looking forward to returning this summer.
3. Franz Liszt Museum
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By FBA2341 - Germany, null
The material of the collection is presented in the ground floor rooms of the small building, where the composer has spent the last part of his life. Altough acquainted with his art and playing his pieces myself, the surprisingly detailed personal side of his life story astonished me. It is a must for piano enthusiasts when in Bayreuth. For young (and old) visitors, a so-called Piano Hero is available to test their skills just like in Guitar Hero. Simply cool.
4. Markgrafliches Opera House
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4.5 based on 199 reviews
Reviewed By degtravel - Tervuren, Belgium
This theater is just AMAZING. I have never seen anything like it, it is incredibly beautiful and moving. The guide gave a great explanation about who built it, why etc etc. I have visited 241 Unesco World heritage Sites at the time of writing and I think this is the one which blew me away the most. (apart from the Houses from Horta - Art Nouveau in Belgium).. Simply outstanding and a must see for seasoned travelers.
5. New Castle
6. Maisel's Bier-Erlebnis-Welt
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4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By 495dirkd - Virginia Beach, United States
Great food and delicious beers in a friendly atmosphere. Beautiful brewery, great staff that runs the bar and restaurant.
7. Historisches Museum
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
Museum über die Stadt und den Landkreis Bayreuth
8. Schlosskirche
9. Richard Wagner Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By Voyagearoundtheworld - Berlin, Germany
This is a great and informative place full of Wagner memorabilia and the history of the time he lived. Split in two parts, one in his home Haus Wahnfried and one adjacent in the newly built museum. You also get to see historic stage sets and costumes from a variety of operas. Overall a very good exhibition. There is a nice coffee shop with an outside terrace.
