From Sydney Opera House to Bolshoi, these theatres are so stunning you’d want to visit it just for the aesthetics of it.

Theatres have their own aura; every theatergoer would agree. More than the classic performances by brilliant performers, there is something about theatres that strike the artistic node as you step inside it. Performances aside, theatres emanate presence and sophistication. Upholding the legacy of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre that was destroyed by fire in 1613, theatres have become more concrete, more stable and way more secure. The result: an artistic hippodrome.

Take a look at few of the most stunning theatres of the world.

1. The Seebuhne, Austria – Seebhune translates to “Sea stage” and this is exactly that. The 7000-seat open air amphitheatre is a floating stage on Lake Constance. It is a hotspot during the Bregenz Festival where musical performances are held. Seebuhne has also been featured in a James Bond movie.
2. The Winter Garden Theatre, Canada – Speaking of winter joys, The Winter Garden Theatre an architectural marvel of seven storey seats is the world’s last double decker performance theatre. The entire theatre underwent a multi-million-dollar restoration in 1987. You can clearly understand how precious this place is.
3. Palais Garnier, France – Palais Garnier ceiling with its six-ton chandelier will drive you bonkers. With marble, bronze and striking light fittings, this was also the inspiration for The Phantom of the Opera.
4. Sydney opera House, Australia – Joan Utzon’s brainchild Sydney Opera House became operational from 1973 and is considered one of the busiest art performance centres in the world. Around 1.2 million people attend the art bonanza every year.
5. Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Greece – In the yesteryear, this Acropolis theatre housed all Greek plays. In the present it has hosted the likes of John Elton, Sting.
6. Bolshoi, Russia – Under the initiation of promoting entertainment, Prince PyotrUrosov built this behemoth theatre in 1780. Though it has gone through renovations, it still holds the charm.
7. Teatru Manoel, Malta – Children under six are not allowed inside the theatre which means this place really is sophisticated. Malta’s Teatry Manoel has housed all operatic and classical music performances and then some.
8. Teatru Amazonas, Brazil – Located in the middle of a rainforest, this theatre was built by the barons making it an international masterpiece.

Other mentions: Royal Albert Hall, England, Fox Theatre, Detroit, Guangzou Opera House, China