1. Who ordered the construction of the Opera?

The construction was ordened by the orders of Napoleon III.

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2. What are its various Architectural styles?

Its various Architectural styles were Renaissance, Baroque and Classical.

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3. What are the purpose of the large ramp on the West side of the Opera?

That the Emperor could drive directly into the main hall of the Opera.

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​4. Why was the completion of the Opera delayed?

The completion of the Opera was delayed by a war in 1870 and a fire in 1873

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5. Who designed the Opera?

The opera was designad by Baron Haussmann

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6. What was the purpouse of the underground lake?

The purpouse of the underground lake was the foundations of the Building safe.

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7. What was the four allergorical groups of the facade?

The four allergorical groups of the facade were, Music, Lyric, Poetry, Lyric Drama and Dance.

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