Lviv circus, Circus building in Lviv, Ukraine.
Lviv State Circus is a circular building with performance areas, seating sections, and equipment for aerial and ground acrobatic acts. The structure houses the facilities needed to stage different types of circus shows throughout the year.
The building was constructed in 1969 by architects Adolf Bahmatov and Mikhail Kanevsky, reflecting Soviet Modernist design principles. Its creation was part of the city's cultural expansion during that period.
The circus serves as a center where local acrobats and performers develop their craft, playing an important role in the city's entertainment traditions. Regular shows here bring together audiences who value this form of live performance and skill.
The building sits on Horodotska Street and can be reached easily by public transportation, making it accessible to visitors. Shows take place throughout the year, giving you several opportunities to experience a performance.
The building sits at the base of Svyatoyurska mountain, giving its location a distinctive geographic character. This position has shaped how the circus appears within the city's landscape in an unexpected way.
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