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Royal Swedish Opera, Opera house in Norrmalm, Stockholm, Sweden

The Royal Swedish Opera building exhibits Art Nouveau architecture with a three-tiered auditorium and features a gold foyer seating 1110 spectators.

Architect Axel Anderberg designed the current opera house, which opened in 1899 under King Oscar II, replacing the previous 1782 structure.

The opera presents classical productions like La Boheme and contemporary works, with performances typically shown in their original language with Swedish subtitles.

Located on Gustav Adolfs torg, the opera connects to the Royal Palace via Norrbro Bridge and offers ticket prices starting from 130 SEK.

The Royal Swedish Orchestra, established in 1526 with twelve musicians, remains one of the oldest orchestras in Europe.

Location: Stockholm Municipality

Inception: 1898

Architects: Axel Anderberg

Official opening: 1899

Architectural style: Art Nouveau

Capacity: 1110

GPS coordinates: 59.32972,18.07056

Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:18

Historical sites and museums in Stockholm

Stockholm combines medieval architecture with contemporary museums. The city presents Swedish history through palaces, museums, and historic buildings. Cultural venues range from the Vasa ship to the ABBA Museum.

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