Alexandria Opera House
Sayed Darwish Theater | |
Statue of Sayed Darwish at the entrance | |
Interactive map of Alexandria Opera House | |
| Former names | Teatro Mohamed Ali |
|---|---|
| Address | 22 El-Horreya road, Atarin Alexandria Egypt |
| Location | Alexandria, Egypt |
| Owner | Cairo Opera House |
| Capacity | 1,200 people |
| Type | Opera house |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1918 |
| Opened | 1921 |
| Architect | Georges Parcq |
Alexandria Opera House, also known as Sayed Darwish Theatre is a historic opera house in the city of Alexandria, Egypt. The 1,200-seat Renaissance Revival venue was built from 1918 to 1921, designed by Georges Parcq. The opera house was inaugurated as the Teatro Mohamed Ali in the presence of King Fouad I. It became known by its current name after the 1952 Revolution.