The history of opera in Frankfurt
c.1700 a French operatic troupe came to Frankfurt and performed works, mainly by Jean-Baptiste Lully. Other tours took place later, including a visit in 1745 by Pietro Mingotti’s Italian troupe, which included a Kapellmeister called Christoph Willibald Gluck. Performances took place in temporary venues in dining halls of larger inns or on wooden stages they brought with them which were set up outside, usually in the Rossmarkt (horse market square).

Opernplatz, nestled in the heart of Frankfurt, offers a rich canvas for street photography — where timeless architecture meets fast-paced city life. Framed by the historic Alte Oper and surrounded by modern high-rises and luxury boutiques, the square becomes a crossroads of contrasts: business professionals, tourists, street musicians, and quiet moments all co-exist within the frame. This gallery captures the rhythm of everyday life — the elegant, the candid, and the fleeting — in one of Frankfurt’s most iconic urban settings.