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The Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London, England. One of the great lyric theatres, during its accomplished history the Royal Opera House has played host to some of the finest ballet companies, opera companies, and orchestras in the world.

London square (named from the convent garden once on the site) laid out by Inigo Jones in 1631. The buildings that formerly housed London's fruit and vegetable market (moved to Nine Elms, Wandsworth 1973) have been adapted for shops and restaurants. The Royal Opera House, also housing the Royal Ballet, is here; also the London Transport Museum.

Covent Garden

Popular name of the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden, London, England. The present building was completed in 1858 after two previous ones burnt down. The Royal Ballet is also in residence here.



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