Ukraine · Lviv
In the late 19th century, it was decided to construct the Lviv Krushelnitskaya State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet (the Theatre or the Opera House, for short), then and until 1939 known as the Grand City Theatre. In 1895, a competition for the best architectural design was announced; among the many participants, the competition attracted the...
Ukraine · Lviv
A two-masted tent show worked since 1948.
In 1959, a concrete cylinder under a canvas tent was built instead.
In 1964, construction of a permanent circus based on the concrete cylinder was started.
In October, 1968, the construction of the modern circus was finished. The Circus Studio for Children is opened in the Circus....
Ukraine · Lviv
The cinema was opened in 1960. It is situated in the very centre of Stiriysky Park in Samchuka Street. In the past, this part of the park used to host exhibitions.
In 1960, the Lviv Cinema became Ukraine's first wide-screen cinema featuring stereo sound. Later, when the production of wide-screen films declined, the cinema was re-equipped with a ...