There's a world of difference between jamming to your Beats and experiencing live music in person -- primarily, that strangers think you're a whack job when you dance in public, but concert-goers know you're just an enthusiastic fan. Great concerts aren't just about great acoustics, though. Adding in a beautiful backdrop can instantly kick any show all the way up to 11.
And that's where these places come in. With stained glass windows, ancient bas-reliefs, and monolithic sandstone formations, these are the 15 most beautiful music venues in the world.
Théâtre Antique d’Orange
Orange, France
Built in the first century, this UNESCO World Heritage site, carved into a hillside in Provence, has surely seen some serious action. Like, Caligula-style action, since it was originally a Roman theater. And if the venue's age doesn't make you feel insignificant enough, its ancient 338ft x 121ft stage wall and intricate stone bas-reliefs will just make you feel tiny. Nowadays, the theater sees mostly operas, and hosts the world-famous annual festival of Les Chorégies d’Orange, which packs 9,000 seats.
