Oslo Opera House

Welcome to the edge of the beautiful Oslofjord, standing here at Kirsten Flagstads Plass number one. You are looking at the award-winning Oslo Opera House, a building that was revolutionary from the moment it was conceived.^[1] Designed to resemble a massive white iceberg rising directly out of the dark water, this structure opened on April twelve, two thousand and eight, and instantly transformed the city's skyline. The visionaries behind this design are from the Norwegian architectural firm Snoehetta. They wanted to create a building that was not just a palace for high culture, but an extension of the city itself. As you stand here, take a look at the sharp, geometric lines and the way the white surfaces reflect the light, creating a bright beacon in the heart of the Bjoervika district.