During the flood of the Elbe in 2002, the Opera House suffered heavy water damage. With substantial help from around the world, it reopened yet again in December 2002.
Semper
Opera House
The Sächsische Staatsoper Dresden was originally built in 1841, was rebuilt after a fire destroyed it in 1869, and rebuilt again in 1985 after its destruction in 1945. It's named for its architect, Gottfried Semper.