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Review of Mariinsky Theatre

The Marinsky Theatre houses Opera, Ballet and Orch...

The Marinsky Theatre houses Opera, Ballet and Orchestral performances where many well known artists like Tchaikovsky have made their debut.

Book tickets via the Marinsky Theatre website.

A decadent theatre design which you can see on a tour but watching a performance, whether you enjoy the ballet or not, it is worth the when in Rome experience.

Catherine the Great established the Opera and Ballet troupe in 1783 but it wasn t until 1860, and three successors later, that the home for this troupe was officially established at the newly built Marinsky Theatre. Opened by Emperor Alexander II it was named after his wife Maria.