Paris was the capital of the world in the 19th century and the Opera the place to be seen. This marvellous building, covered with marble and gold, was built by the young, unknown architect Charles Garnier, commissioned by Napoleon III, and still serves as an Opera and Ballet today. Admire the monumental staircase, climbed by ladies in their fanciest gowns and jewels, the gigantic foyer and the fairy-tale like stage with the ceiling painting by Chagall…