Bolshoi Theatre
The Bolshoi Theatre began in 1776 when Empress Catherina II allowed Prince Pyotr Urusov to run theatrical performances.  That theatre burned down and a new one was built in 1825.  After that one burned down too, it was rebuilt and reopened in 1856.  After that, no important repairs were made to the building for 150 years.  By the beginning of the 21st century it was in a very bad state and in danger of falling down.  Major repairs were started in 2005, and the theatre was re-opened in 2011.