Mariinsky Theatre History, Travel Information, Facts And More
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NAME
Mariinsky Theatre
COUNTRY
Russia
ADDRESS
Theatre Square, 1, St Petersburg, Russia, 190000
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About Mariinsky Theatre
Mariinsky Theatre is an old theatre located in the city of Saint Petersburg of Russia. It was founded in the year 1860. It was designed by architect Alberto Cavos. The theatre is popular for opera and ballet. Valery Gergiev is currently serving as the general director of the company. It is a popular destination located in the city of St.Petersburg.
How To Reach Mariinsky Theatre
The easiest way to reach the theatre to hire a taxi or a cab but if you want to save your money then you can go there by metro. The nearest metro station to the theatre are Sennaya Ploschad, Sadovaya and Spasskaya. The theatre is located just 30-minute walking distance from the metro stations. The buses of routes number 2,3,27, and 71 also take you to Sennaya Ploschad which is close to the theatre. Hiring a mini-bus is also another option to reach Sennaya Ploschad closed to the destination.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Mariinsky Theatre
- Many well-known artists like Anna Netrebko, Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky, and Mussorgsky, got the chance to start their career in this theatre
- It is not only a theatre but has become an identity of the city and all the citizens are proud of this theatre.
- There are three buildings located close to each other. You have to check the ticket before entering the premises. Stage number one is the oldest building created in the 19th century while Stage number 2 was made in 2013 with super modern amenities. The third building is the record label.
- Prices of the tickets vary and also go up to 12000 rubles. It is suggested to buy the ticket in advance to avoid inconvenience and extravagance at the last moment.
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