Torggata bad, Public bathhouse in central Oslo, Norway.
Torggata bad is a protected monument building in central Oslo that now operates as a street food venue with multiple food stands and bars. The space retains structural features of its original purpose while being repurposed for dining and entertainment.
Built in 1925 by architects Christian Morgenstierne and Arne Eide, it was Oslo's largest public bathhouse at the time. During the 1940s it drew roughly one million visitors yearly, reflecting its importance to the city's daily life.
The space once served as a gathering place for people across all social classes who came to use the public baths. Today this role as a social hub continues, with visitors coming together to eat and celebrate in what has become a meeting point for the community.
The building sits centrally on Torggata 16 and is easily accessible by public transport. Visitors should note that the venue functions as a food market and also transforms into a dance event space on weekends.
The former swimming pool area converts into a dance floor during weekends, giving the space a dynamic dual function. This blend of dining and evening entertainment brings unexpected modern vitality to the historical building.
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