The official inauguration in 1875 was attended by the Mayor of London and Amsterdam, the King Alphonso XII of Spain, and hundreds of members from European high society.
The elaborate use of different materials to lend a lavish multicolored facade was typical of many of the works under the rule of Napoléon III, and features sculptures of various figures of Greek mythology. The building itself is considered an artful masterpiece, and was one of the most expensive construction projects to come from the Second French Empire under the reign of Napoléon III. One of the most prestigious stages in all of France, the Palais Garnier was constructed between 18, designed by legendary architect Charles Garnier, who was selected among a handful of talented architects in a fierce design competition. History and Fun Facts about the Palais Garnier
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