Opera Theatre. Krushelnytska in Lviv is one of the most beautiful theaters in Europe on a par with the Odessa and Vienna State Opera. The facade is decorated with sculpted figures of "Life" and "Art" statue, "Glory", "Victory", "Love". The theater was designed so that the lobby, hallways and stairs were covered with natural light as possible. One of the most beautiful interiors - mirrored hall, decorated with paintings depicting symbolic changing of the seasons. A large chandelier in the hall of precious materials adorned with allegorical figures. On the second floor remained private apartments of Emperor Franz Joseph with bath and access to the Imperial (now - Presidential) box. Powered aristocratic coffee house "mosquito". Guided tours.
The summer solstice is one of the noticeable the turning points of the year. Since ancient times all the Nations of the Earth said in late June, the feast of the peak of the summer. We have such a holiday is Ivan Kupala. However, this feast was inherent not only to the Russian people. In Lithuania it is known as the Lado, in Poland - as Sobotka, Ukraine - bathed or Kupalo. Our ancient ancestors had the deity is bathed, the personification of summer fertility. In his honor the evening and sang songs and jumped over the fire. This ritual act has become an annual celebration of the summer solstice, blending pagan and Christian traditions. Ivan the deity is bathed was named after the baptism of Russia, when he was replaced by none other than John the Baptist (or rather his people's way), whose Nativity was celebrated on June 24.
The summer solstice is one of the noticeable the turning points of the year. Since ancient times all the Nations of the Earth said in late June, the feast of the peak of the summer. We have such a holiday is Ivan Kupala. However, this feast was inherent not only to the Russian people. In Lithuania it is known as the Lado, in Poland - as Sobotka, Ukraine - bathed or Kupalo. Our ancient ancestors had the deity is bathed, the personification of summer fertility. In his honor the evening and sang songs and jumped over the fire. This ritual act has become an annual celebration of the summer solstice, blending pagan and Christian traditions. Ivan the deity is bathed was named after the baptism of Russia, when he was replaced by none other than John the Baptist (or rather his people's way), whose Nativity was celebrated on June 24.