1. Who ordered the construction of the opera?

Napoleon III.

1. What are its various architectural styles?

Neo- Baroque.

1. What was de purpose of the large ramp on the West side of the Opera?

Because that way, the horse carriages could directly access the hall without any problem.

1. Why was the completion of the opera delayed?

Because of a different setbacks; fire…

1. Who designed the Opera?

Charles Garnier.

1. What was de purpose of the underground lake?

They discovered subterranean water so the solution was do an underground lake.

1. What are the four allegorical groups on the façade?

There are the singing, the drama, the dance and the opera.