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Lviv - Ukraine, L'vivs'ka Oblast' The Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet is built in the classical tradition with using forms and details of Renaissance and Baroque architecture, also known as the Viennese neo-Renaissance style. The stucco mouldings and oil paintings on the walls and ceilings of the multi-tiered auditorium and foyer give it a richly festive appearance. The Opera's imposing facade is opulently decorated with numerous niches, Corinthian columns, pilasters, balustrades, cornices, statues, reliefs and stucco garlands. Standing in niches on either side of the main entrance are allegorical figures representing Comedy and Tragedy sculpted by Antoni Popiel and Tadeusz Baroncz; figures of muses embellish the top of the cornice. The building is crowned by large bronze statues, symbolizing Glory, Poetry and Music.

Uploaded: Aug, 14 2008 | Taken: Jul, 01 2007| Viewed: 23 times  | 3 votes Camera:  Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL | Exposure 1/200s, f6.0, ISO 400 | FLength: 18mm