But this one ripped the place apart, leaving mountains of red bricks lying on the desks and huge gaping holes in the ceiling.

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Drenched in red velvet with golden-hued frescoes on the ceiling, the sumptuous interior is a beautiful place to take in one of the ballets, operas and symphonies that grace the stage throughout the year.

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Certainly the 1980 picture of a light bulb and some electrical wiring on a red ceiling in a room with red walls fits that description.

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