Renovation works upon the roof of the National Theatre in Sofia kept throughout the sizzling Sunday as temperatures high upon the scaffolding jumped to 56C.

Experts explain that the high temperatures are favourable for the renovation works as the golden layer sticks better to the building's façade. The hot weather however does not agree with the workers, who have been provided with 80 litres of mineral water and 30-40 kilograms of lemons.

The unique facade of the theatre building will be reconstructed and refurbished with EUR 100,000 funded under the Beautiful Bulgaria project. The works started at the beginning of August and should be wrapped up by September 20.

More than 100 constructors, restoring artists and designers will take care that the theatre gleams in new light.

The National Theatre "Ivan Vazov" was built in 1906-1907, featuring Greek mythological figures. The triangular white and gold frieze above the front stairs shows Apollo and the Muses, and twin towers on either side of the building depict the Goddess Nike in a chariot.

The interior was restored in 1929, after a fire had destroyed it six years earlier. The fountain and its reflecting pool in front of the theatre building were built in 1976.

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