Nizhny Novgorod Drama Theatre, Federal cultural heritage theatre in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
The Nizhny Novgorod Drama Theatre is a theatre building located at Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street 13, completed in 1896. The structure features ornamental facade details in Beaux-Arts style and holds approximately 700 seats in its main auditorium.
The city's first theatre troupe was founded in 1798, with its first public performance held in 1799 at this location. The current building was designed decades later by architect Viktor Schroter and replaced the original venue.
The theatre was named after writer Maxim Gorky in 1948 and holds this name as a mark of his importance to Russian literature. Visitors can see how the building remains a gathering place for the city's cultural life today, hosting a range of performances throughout the year.
The theatre is located on Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street, a central location that is easy to reach on foot. Visitors should note that performances are held throughout the year, so it is wise to check the schedule in advance.
The building was designed by architect Viktor Schroter using a blend of Beaux-Arts and eclectic architectural features. This combination of two distinct styles makes the theatre building a special example of Nizhny Novgorod's urban heritage.
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