National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theatre of Belarus - the largest theater in the country and the only opera of Belarus. The history of the theater has many dramatic pages.

The theater building was built in the old district of Minsk - Trinity Suburb. Construction began in 1934 and lasted until 1937. The building of the theater designed by the architect IG Langbard in a popular style in those years the Soviet constructivism. At that time the country experienced difficult years, and yet, the building was completed.

The opening of the theater took place in May 1939 premiere of E. Tikotskogo "Mihas Podgorny." In a short time before the war theater had become famous - his fame resounded throughout the country.

The Great Patriotic War is not spared the theater building - in the first bombing in Minsk building is an excellent target, hit aerial bomb and thoroughly damaged the theater. During the occupation of fascist invaders built there stable. However, the troupe had to be evacuated. Artists successfully performed in the rear, inspiring feat of arms of soldiers on their inspired game.

Immediately after the liberation of Minsk in 1944, in a building of the theater restoration work began. The war is not over. There was rampant hunger, had a terrible devastation, but the country's leadership understands the importance of restoring the Belarusian national theater. Immediately after the occupation came to Minsk theater company, which originally appeared in the House of Officers.

In the Soviet Union Belarusian Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theatre was highly regarded not only matched brilliantly creative team, but also an innovative approach to art. Theatre set himself the difficult but noble goal - to form a Belarusian national repertoire.

In the difficult post-war years the theater building painstakingly restored. There have been rebuilt as the appearance and luxurious interiors, amazing imagination magnificent decoration. The auditorium has been improved - it has become more comfortable and modern, completed tiered balconies. After the reconstruction of the theater was opened in 1948. Around the theater, instead of a large and untidy market, it was a beautiful garden, once designed by the architect IG Langbard. Initially, the project was not fully implemented due to lack of funds.

Who is the most beautiful theater building is surrounded by a garden and park. Its facade is guarded by four muses: Calliope - the patroness of the epic, Terpsichore - patron of the ballet, Melpomene - the patron of the theater and Polyhymnia - the patroness of poets - the creators of the hymns. At the center of the facade is one of the most beautiful fountains in Minsk.