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Bolshoi Theatre

The Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow is a historic neoclassical opera and ballet theatre, long home to the Bolshoi Ballet and Opera companies. Its present main building was completed in the mid-19th century and is a city landmark noted for its portico, pediment sculpture and large auditorium.

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First raised

1776

Its prime

1856

Today

Restored

As it stood in 1856

What Bolshoi Theatre looked like in its prime.

A monumental pale-cream neoclassical stone and stucco block with a deep portico of tall Corinthian columns on a raised stylobate, a wide flight of steps and three central doorways. Two stacked triangular pediments carry carved reliefs; the upper pediment bears an imperial double-headed eagle and the lower supports a bronze quadriga of Apollo. Rusticated ground floor, rows of tall arched windows above, dentilled cornices and sculpted friezes; the building fronts a broad rectangular theatre square.

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9 places to explore in 1856.

The record describes 9 distinct spots at Bolshoi Theatre, including 5 interiors: foyer / entrance hall, auditorium — parterre (stalls), middle tier boxes and balustrades and more. Create your own photoreal reconstruction and explore every one, more scenes means more photos, more angles and more of the immersive experience.

Theatre Square approachFront steps and porticoLower pediment and column entablatureBronze quadriga and upper pedimentFoyer / entrance hallAuditorium — parterre (stalls)Middle tier boxes and balustradesUpper gallery (balcony/gallery)Stage and proscenium arch

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