Fodor's Expert Review Mariinsky Concert Hall

The lobby of this theater converted from a redbrick warehouse isn't much to look at and brings to mind a faceless business hotel. The inside of the hall itself, however, is a different story. It's a large-scale, world-class venue with stellar classical-music performances that's extremely comfortable and boasts superb acoustics. In addition to concert performances, a number of operas have been staged especially for the venue.