Oslo Opera House, Opera house and concert hall in Bjørvika, Norway.
The angular structure rises from the Oslofjord with white marble and granite surfaces, forming a sloped roof that extends to ground level.
The building, designed by Snøhetta architectural firm through a 1999 competition, opened its doors on April 12, 2008 under budget and ahead of schedule.
The Norwegian National Opera and Ballet performs classical and modern productions across three performance spaces, with the main auditorium accommodating 1,364 seats.
Visitors can access guided tours of the facility, which include views of rehearsal spaces, costume departments, and technical areas throughout 49,000 square meters.
The marble-covered roof functions as a public plaza where people can walk freely, offering views across Oslo and the fjord through different angular surfaces.
Location: Oslo Municipality
Inception: 2008
Architects: Snøhetta
Creator: Craig Dykers
Official opening: April 12, 2008
Architectural style: postmodern architecture
Capacity: 1964
Address: Kirsten Flagstads Plass 1 0150
Website: https://operaen.no
GPS coordinates: 59.90694,10.75361
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:34
These opera houses represent international music culture. The buildings display architectural styles from baroque to modern. The halls provide optimal acoustic conditions for opera performances. The theaters are located in cities like Paris, New York and Sydney. The buildings function as centers of cultural life in their cities.
These structures represent postmodern architecture from 1970 to present. The buildings display diverse forms, materials, and functions: from museums and libraries to stadiums and churches. They combine new technologies with artistic elements.
Oslo provides photography locations from the Opera House to Holmenkollen. The city presents modern architecture, museums, parks, and historical buildings. The viewpoints allow photographs of the city, fjord, and surrounding nature. The districts display Norwegian architecture from different periods.
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