Ivan Vazov National Theatre, National theatre in central Sofia, Bulgaria
Description
The Ivan Vazov National Theatre is a playhouse in central Sofia, Bulgaria, and shows a classical columned front with three arches at the entrance. The symmetrical façade has decorated pilasters on both sides and a flat roof with a surrounding balustrade.
History
The playhouse was completed in 1906 to a design by Viennese architects Fellner and Helmer and opened its doors for the first time in January 1907. After a bomb hit during the Second World War it was rebuilt by 1945.
Culture
The building carries the name of a 19th-century Bulgarian writer who is regarded as one of the country's most important authors. Today the stage serves as a meeting point for theatregoers who often gather in the small park in front before performances.
Practical
The playhouse sits at the city centre next to a small park with fountains where you can walk before or after a performance. The entrance hall has a cloakroom and seating for visitors who arrive early.
Did you know?
The front carries allegorical sculptures representing art and science attached to the columns. Inside there is a chandelier in the main hall that was reinstalled after the reconstruction.
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