Felsenreitschule

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Felsenreitschule is a historic open-air theater in Salzburg, Austria, renowned for its rock-carved arcades and as a prominent stage for opera and drama performances.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf cultural heritage site
open-air theatre
theatre building
architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach NERFINISHED
architecturalStyle Baroque architecture
country Austria
featuredIn The Sound of Music NERFINISHED
hasCapacity approximately 1400 seats
hasCulturalSignificance iconic symbol of Salzburg Festival staging
major European opera venue
hasPart open-air stage
rock-carved arcades
tiered arcades
hasRenovation 20th-century adaptation for theatre use
modern stage and technical facilities added
hasStageType open-air stage with rock backdrop
hasUse concerts
drama performances
opera performances
hasView rock wall with arcades as scenic backdrop
heritageDesignation UNESCO World Heritage Site component NERFINISHED
heritageStatus protected historic monument
inception 1693
languageOfName German
locatedIn Old Town of Salzburg NERFINISHED
Salzburg NERFINISHED
Salzburg (state) NERFINISHED
locatedNear Mönchsberg NERFINISHED
Salzburg Cathedral NERFINISHED
locatedNextTo Haus für Mozart NERFINISHED
materialUsed rock of the Mönchsberg
notableFor rock-carved arcades cut into the Mönchsberg cliff
use as a main stage of the Salzburg Festival
operator Salzburger Festspiele NERFINISHED
originalFunction riding school
summer riding arena
ownedBy City of Salzburg NERFINISHED
partOf Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg NERFINISHED
Salzburg Festival venues NERFINISHED
Salzburg’s baroque ensemble of court buildings NERFINISHED
region Salzburg Alps region NERFINISHED
significantEvent regular venue of the Salzburg Festival since the 1920s
touristAttraction yes
translationOfName Rock Riding School NERFINISHED
usedFor film location
rehearsals during Salzburg Festival

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Salzburg Festival primaryVenue Felsenreitschule