Odesa Opera and Ballet Theater, Opera house in Prymorskyi district, Odesa, Ukraine.
The Odesa Opera and Ballet Theater is a neo-baroque building with a horseshoe-shaped auditorium featuring intricate ornamentation, golden decorations, and painted ceilings throughout. The interior spaces follow classical European design principles and provide an elaborately crafted setting for performances.
The building was constructed in 1887 after a fire destroyed the original theater from 1810. It became the city's first structure to receive electric lighting from the Edison Company, marking a significant technological advance for Odesa.
The theater presents opera and ballet performances throughout the year, featuring works by composers such as Verdi, Puccini, and Tchaikovsky. These productions are central to the city's artistic identity and draw audiences from across the region.
The theater offers guided tours in multiple languages that allow visitors to explore the building's architectural features and performance spaces. It helps to check beforehand when tours are available and which areas will be accessible during your visit.
The building stands on specially engineered foundations requiring geological interventions to ensure stability due to shifting ground beneath it. This technical solution is not visible but allowed this major structure to be built on challenging terrain.
Location: Odesa
Location: Prymorskyi Raion
Architects: Fellner & Helmer
Official opening: 1810
Architectural style: baroque revival
Capacity: 1636
GPS coordinates: 46.48528,30.74139
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:02
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