Mikhaylovsky Theatre, Opera house in Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Mikhaylovsky Theatre features a yellow classical facade designed by Alexander Brullov, with ornate interiors decorated in silver, velvet, mirrors, and crystal chandeliers.
The theatre opened in 1833 as a chamber venue for the tsar and initially hosted performances from Saint Petersburg's French Theatre and various international opera companies.
The ceiling displays a large mural created by Italian artist Giovanni Busato in 1859, depicting the theme of enlightenment triumphing over ignorance.
Located at 1 Ploshchad Iskusstv, the theatre stands near Nevsky Prospekt metro station and maintains regular opera and ballet performances throughout the year.
During the Soviet period, the theatre premiered major works including Shostakovich's The Nose and Prokofiev's adaptation of War and Peace.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Architects: Alexander Brullov
Official opening: 1833
Architectural style: classicism
Address: 191011, СПб, площадь Искусств, д. 1
GPS coordinates: 59.93778,30.32944
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:37
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