Theater "Aurora Palace"

Ballet at the theatre "Aurora Palace"
The address of theatre: St.-Petersburg, Pirogovskaya Emb., 5


”Aurora Palace” Theatre is one of the most beautiful theatres in Saint-Petersburg built in the middle of last century.
The theatre is located in the very centre of Saint-Petersburg next to the most famous historical landmarks of the Venice of the North. The view from the windows of the theatre’s lobby is absolutely stunning: the magnificent water artery of the city – the Neva River and historical centre(Peter and Paul Fortress, Saint Isaac Cathedral, the Winter Palace-Hermitage, historical landmark – famous cruiser Aurora) take the breath away.
The focal points of the Russian history are closely associated with the cruiser Aurora. The cruiser was launched in 1900 by the order of tsar Nicolas II and fought its first battle during the war between Russia and Japan.
October 25, 1917 became a very special date for “Aurora”, because it fired the shot that started the revolution and signaled to storm the Winter Palace. The cruiser became the symbol of Saint-Petersburg. On board the ship there is a museum which hosts over half a million guests every year. The cruiser and the skyline of the city could be best seen from the lobby of the theater and from the theater’s restaurant.
The seats at the “Aurora Palace” Theatre have the amphitheatre arrangement with back rows located above the front rows like in the oldest imperial theatres in order to give each guest the clear view of the stage. Soft comfortable armchairs help enjoy the magnificent ballet even better.
The lobby of the theatre is richly decorated with paintings. The exterior is decorated with the beautiful mosaics called “the Anthem to the city” designed by famous artists.
The “Aurora Palace” theatre is the centre for cultural life of Saint-Petersburg; it hosts many important social events every year.