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Alexander Theatre, Opera house and theatre in Kamppi district, Helsinki, Finland

The Alexander Theatre stands at Bulevardi 23-27 with a main hall that accommodates 500 guests and contains fully equipped technical facilities for performances.

Count Nikolay Adlerberg received permission from Alexander II of Russia in 1875 to build a theatre for the Russian minority population in Helsinki.

The theatre features ceiling paintings by Finnish artist Severin Falkman depicting twelve cupids, drawing inspiration from the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg.

The Box Office operates Monday through Friday from noon until 6 PM, and weekends from noon until 5 PM, with tickets available through Lippupiste website.

The theatre structure incorporates bricks transported from Åland islands and contains multiple dance studios, rehearsal spaces, and offices for affiliated companies.

Location: Helsinki

Inception: 1879

Architects: Jac Ahrenberg, Petr Petrovich Benard

Official opening: 1879

Elevation above the sea: 9 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Part of: Esplanadi-Bulevardi, Tranan

Website: http://aleksanterinteatteri.fi

GPS coordinates: 60.16333,24.93306

Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:49

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