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Linnahall's cavernous interior officially closed to the public in 2010 due to decay. You can only go inside during rare official architecture tours or art exhibitions.
It originally opened in July 1980 as the V. I. Lenin Palace of Culture and Sports. The interior was meant to serve the city long after the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics.
Today, you cannot enter on your own due to safety hazards. Rare official events have opened parts of the building. Check current prices with the tour operator.
45 minTenet filming location
This colossal amphitheater is the centerpiece of the building. It famously served as the 'Kyiv Opera House' in Christopher Nolan's 2020 film Tenet. The space has been mostly abandoned since 2010.
20 minClosed in 2009
This 3,000-seat ice arena housed local hockey teams for decades. It officially closed its doors in 2009. The decaying interior remains a striking example of Soviet sports infrastructure.
