State Academic Opera and Ballet Krushelnytska im.Solomii was built in 1897-1900 years Z.Gorgolevskim. At the opening of the theater, October 4, 1900, met all the cultural elite of the time - artists, writers, composers, as well as delegations from various European theaters. His first name - Big City Theatre - the theater was wearing until 1939.

The Opera House was built in the classical tradition, using the forms and details of architectural styles such as Renaissance and Baroque, and Viennese renaissance. The facade of the theater is decorated with three sculptures: Drama, Music and genius. Beneath them is placed in the tympanum composition "The joy and pain of life", and above the cornice statues of eight muses.

The interior of the theater is striking in its richness and beauty. The foyer, hallway and stairs are designed so that during the day they are well covered through the windows and the glass roof light from the windows, and at night - the light of lanterns. The most interesting luxury Mirror Hall, located on the second floor. The ceiling light shown images of poetry, dance, music, love, hate, wisdom and justice. The amphitheater was built in the shape of a lyre and accommodate thousands of spectators. In the center is a sculpture Genius and Angel with the emblem of the city.