Architecture tour in the Great House: Experience Art Nouveau in Cottbus up close
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Art Nouveau to marvel at: Architecture tour in the Great House of the State Theatre Cottbus
This architecture tour opens the view for a theater house that is much more than a venue: The Great House of the State Theatre Cottbus appears as a total work of art made of Art Nouveau, craftsmanship, painting, and sculpture. Those who walk through and around the house on July 12, 2026, experience the fascination of a building that has been breathing theater history since 1908 and continues to enchant with its atmosphere between stage, foyer, and facade.
A house as a total work of art
Bernhard Sehring created a stage building in Cottbus that is not only architecturally impressive but also culturally historical. The tour draws attention to details that are easily overlooked when passing by: ornamentation, spatial effects, the connection between art and architecture that makes Art Nouveau particularly impressive here. The result is a stage experience of a different kind - not on the proscenium, but in the space itself.
From the auditorium to the foyers
Guests experience the auditorium, the foyers, sculptures, and outdoor areas up close. This mixture of inside and outside creates a special theater atmosphere: quiet, concentrated, rich in stories. Those interested in directing, dramaturgy, and stage design will discover here the architectural preliminary stage of every production - the house itself becomes the first scene.
History that can be seen
The house was opened in 1908 after only 16 months of construction with Lessing's Minna von Barnhelm. The tour recalls this origin story and the special role of the State Theatre Cottbus as the only state theater in Brandenburg. Such historical layers give the tour depth and authority: here, not just a building speaks, but a lively cultural venue with character, identity, and closeness to the audience.
Practical details for the visit
The public tour takes place on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM and lasts about 90 minutes. The meeting point is at the main entrance of the Great House, Schillerplatz 1 in Cottbus. The places are limited, so advance sales are recommended. Those who rely on accessibility benefit from an accessible house and an induction loop in the Great House; a prior registration with the visitor service is advisable.
Parking is available at the Great House, among others, in the parking garage at Galeria Kaufhof, at the Wernerstraße parking lot, and at the Viehmarkt parking lot. This makes the theater visit planable and relaxed from the outset.
Conclusion: A tour for eyes, ears, and cultural understanding
This architecture tour is an inspiring glimpse behind the scenes of an extraordinary theater building. Those who appreciate Art Nouveau, theater history, and vibrant urban culture experience here a format with charm, knowledge, and a fine sense of spatial effect. Note the date now and discover the State Theatre Cottbus live.
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- Website: https://www.staatstheater-cottbus.de/
