Bolshoi Theatre Building
Bolshoi Theatre Building, Neoclassical theater in Tverskoy District, Moscow, Russia
The white limestone building features a Greek-style portico with eight Corinthian columns and Apollo's chariot on its pediment.
The current structure, designed by architect Alberto Cavos, replaced the original 1825 building that burned down in a devastating fire in 1853.
The main auditorium includes a horseshoe-shaped hall with six tiers of seating, decorated in red velvet and golden ornaments.
The theater building contains two performance spaces: the Historic Stage with 2,032 seats and the New Stage with 968 seats.
During the 2005-2011 renovation, workers dug 50 feet deep under the theater to create additional rehearsal spaces and technical facilities.
Location: Tverskoy District
Inception: 1821
Architects: Alberto Cavos, Joseph Bové
Official opening: 1825
Architectural style: classicism, Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 55.76028,37.61861
Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:36
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