Bolshoi Theater

Location

Moscow
Russia
55° 45' 35.6544" N, 37° 37' 9.336" E
RU
General info: 

Bolshoi Theater is considered the biggest rival of the Milan Scala for the title of the world’s best theatre. Their rivalry has lasted for more than a century, as Bolshoi Theater was built in the mid-19th century. If it wasn’t for this theater, experts agree, the Russian opera would be of much less quality. Throughout the years, many world-class artists performed in the Bolshoi Theater and that tradition is carrying on today.

An evening at the Bolshoi is still one of Moscow’s most romantic and entertaining options for a night on the town. The glittering six-tier auditorium has an electric atmosphere, evoking over 240 years of premier music and dance.

Getting there: 

Metro stations “Teatralnaya”, “Okhotnyi Ryad”, and “Ploshad Revolutsiiare” are near the Bolshoi Theater.

Costs: 

The cost of tickets depends on type of performance.

You can book the tickets here: http://boxoffice.bolshoi.org/

Interesting places nearby

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Winzavod is a cluster of galleries, shops and cafés in a former industrial building area that served as a wine factory in the 19th century.

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Tretyakov Gallery is the best place to feel the real spirit of Russian culture.

The Armoury is a part of the Moscow Kremlin and today serves as a museum. The items exhibited here are priceless.