 The National Theatre Ivan Vazov ca.2001 by keeper7 | national theater tips and photos posted by real travelers and Sofia locals.
Ivan Vazov 5, Vasil Levski St. Sofia, Bulgaria
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Isn't it beautiful?
The oldest and biggest Drama theater. Created in 1904 by the troups "Sulza i Smiah" - tear and laugh that was than having the function of a state theater. Its participants were the pioneers of the bulgarian scene.
The Theater was built in 1906 after the plans of the architects from Wien - Helmer and Felner.
It contains 700 seats. After a fire in 1923 the building was rebuilt and reconstructed between the years 1925 and 1928 from achitect A.Momov and engineer M. Sakelarov according to the plans of an architect from Dresden - Dulfer. The seats in the main hall are increased to 1200,the scene is expanded and provided with modern equipment. The general appearence of the theater was preserved, changes were made in the volume, interior and facade and some modern forms were bring added. During the second world war the building was damaged by bombs and was reconstructed after the end of the war by bulgarian architects and engineers.
From 1952 to 1962 the Theater was named "Krusjo Sarafov" . On the 16 jan 1962 the National Assembly gave him its present name - "Ivan Vazov"
The info was taken from " Short Bulgarian Encyclopaedia" from 1964. Leave a Comment Directions: The area of the Yellow Pavement
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 Naroden Teatar Ivan Vazov by hekate
The interior was restored in 1929, after a fire had destroyed it six years earlier.
There are to scenes in the theatre, the main one and the other is on the top floor and you get there from the back entrance. There is a restaurant in the building but it is not open to the publuc.
The National Theatre Company performs Bulgarian, as well as international, plays.
The fountain area stretching out in front of the theatre is usually full of men playing chess if the weather is decent enough. The fountain and its reflecting pool were built in 1976, and have recently been restored to working order, but it only operates from spring to autumn. Leave a Comment Phone: + 359 (2) 988 28 84Directions: Close to: - the City Garden - Grand Hotel Sofia - Sofia City Art Gallery - Alexander Batenberg SquareWebsite: no such
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 National Theatre" Ivan
Vazov" by desert_princessLeave a Comment
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The Garden in front of the National Theater is a nice place to take a walk. Even tho it's not big , its strategic location in the pure heart of the city makes it a pleasent escape from the crowded streets that surround it.
The fountain makes the air in the area refreshing,hopefully it will work all summer long....
In the summer months there are different events , symphonic weeks , several open air cafes are aswell located here in the pedestrian area in front of the theater.
In the garden you can spot seniors playing chess on the benches. Leave a Comment
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 Day and Night by desert_princess
The same building of "Commercial and Investment bank" in daylight and in a night dress. Don't you feel it looks pretty boring compared to its evening outfit? That's why I love Sofia at night....
Ok maybe I am not right, but I like more the drama evening look. It's still a pretty thing even by day. Leave a Comment
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 29-4-06 by ChristinaNest
On Easter eve in 2002 there was a techno party in the theatre's lobby. Imagine the ellegant interiour shaken up by groovy beats and dancing people. It was a different experience: going to church at midnight and then dancing till the morning in the theatre, very spiritual :)
The area is especially nice in spring and summer. The small park leading the to National Art Gallery is green and shady, the fountain nice, plus there are several open-air cafes around so you can sit down and enjoy it. On the left side of the fountain there are several chess tables, if you're a fan, you can stand by and watch, maybe try a game. Just be prepared to lose, don't forget that both men's and women's world champions are Bulgarians... Leave a Comment
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 National Theater by IzvorLeave a Comment
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Nice looking building
Old greek architecture and orignial pink & white front makes this yet another top sightseeing place in Sofia.
Good plays are scheduled here as well Leave a Comment
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 by gebezis
The building is beautiful outside but inside it is really amasing!!!
The stage is very big and you feel a great inspiration while you are on it !!!
I hope one day to play on it :)
Also the theater presents really good plays with one of the best actors in Bulgaria.So if you have enough time when you're in Sofia GO to the theater!!! Leave a Comment
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 by Niablue
A place I like very much is the Ivan Vazov National Theater and the lovely garden in front of the building. The actors playing there are one of the best in the country and me and my friends love to spend our evenings watching some of the great plays there. The building itself is completed in Baroque architecture - with six columns and a large triangular pediment, decorated with mythological high relieves. It is like a modern palace of culture and it has his 'queen' on the top of the building - the statue of the Goddess Nike.
Did you know that?
There is always a chess tournament for amateurs taking place in front of the theater? Take at look at my "Off the beaten path" category... Leave a Comment
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