# Cairo Opera House

Giza, Egypt

Egypt's main performing-arts venue, opened in 1988 on Gezira Island as a gift from Japan. The modern complex replaced the Khedivial Opera House of 1869, where Verdi's Aida premiered before fire destroyed it in 1971.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Cairo Opera House, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 30.04245, 31.22353

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