The roads and pavements were finally free of snow. However it was still cold especially at this area where the ricer is somewhere behind those residential.
It was becoming more and more cloudy and colder too. This is a commercial building. Many spaces are still for rent. I saw it under construction when I first came.
There were some nice elements in this building and on the other building at its back. I wasn't able to get much closer though. There was a wedding pictorial going on and I didn't want to disturb.
As I approached the Freedom square, it finally rained. First I had to tske shelter from the city hall (I didn't make a picture of the building)
And when the rain stopped for awhile, I found a nice cafe just across the ballet theater. The place is not very big but spacious enough. I like the big sofas. It is attached to tge old house (to the left) where Lenin used to go for chess games.
Sun came out agsin after the rain as you can see the sky is clear and blue.
It is a busy season for the theater. People start arriving for the first show. It is Nureyev festival.
You may cluck beliw for his biography.
(taken from the internet)
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Wow - lovely shot of this glorious architecture!
ReplyDeleteWonderful tour of the city.. I love the statues..and pretty buildings.. Have a happy week ahead!
ReplyDeleteSome lovely architecture and sculpture. But I think I would love the ballet the most!
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful place to walk, so many beautiful buildings and statues to see!!!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful architecture and statues! wonderful photos, mari!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty place! I love the buildings!
ReplyDeleteMari, the buildings are beautiful and there is a lot of history there! The theatre season looks busy and full of good programs. And how clean and beautiful your city looks after the rain. I love that feeling.
ReplyDeleteI love these photos from your beautiful city. You captured some great sky in some of the scenes. A few years ago I got to see the Bolshoi Ballet while visiting New York City. It was a most impressive performance.
ReplyDeleteI saw Nureyev dance only once. He was magnificent. It was lovely to have a little tour of your city.
ReplyDeleteAm curious about the inside of your coffee place:) The buildings are magnificent.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the tour of your town. Glad the snow is finally gone!
ReplyDeleteWonderful architecture and so much of history. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tour of your city! That huge building in the second photo is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful buildings, thanks for sharing. I have never been in Russia but we are neighbours. :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful series! So glad I stopped by, and I do hope you'll come visit http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/04/at-keyboard.html to link up!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the nice little tour!
ReplyDeleteWhat a relief the snow is now gone! You have many beautiful buildings there!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! I would love to visit the theater area. The cafe looks like a cozy spot to visit.
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