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 The Norwegian Opera |
Storgaten 23 Postboks 8800 Youngstorget Oslo 0028 Norway +47 23 31 5000 http://www.wit.no/norskopera/ |
For some reason that foreigners will probably find rather odd, there has been a huge debate over where to build the new Opera House in Oslo. In the meantime, opera, ballet and concerts are performed at the "old" Opera House by Youngstorget square. There is often a free information session about the piece that is to be performed one hour before the performance, but do check about this in advance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: mariamia Borja |
 Unpretentious and heavy |
Dronningens gate 32 Oslo 0154 Norway +47 22 42 1427 |
Elm Street is living up to its image of a rock cafe. Most of the people who frequent the place wear black leather jackets and jeans, and very few bands will get played here if they even thought about such things as keyboards or synths. The interior is rather dark and the loudspeakers are massive. Many of the patrons belong to the music industry or the media, and large numbers of bands must have been inspired by this place. The prices are OK, and the food is quite simple, but good. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Contemporary art, varied in both shape and expression |
Dronningens gate 27 Postboks 181 Sentrum Oslo 0102 Norway +47 22 42 7240 |
This gallery is run by an organization for artists who live and work in Oslo. During the year, the exhibition programme is varied; both separate and group exhibitions are organized by members. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Oslo's cathedral |
Stortorget 1 Oslo 0155 Norway http://www.kirken.oslo.no |
Consecrated in 1697, many of the Cathedral's contents date back to that time. Restored between 1849 and 1850 by Alexis de Chateauneuf, architect of the Trefoldighetskirke, further work was done on the structure in 1948-50. The cathedral is located close to Stortorget in the centre of town. King Harald and Queen Sonja were married here, as were Crown Prince Haakon Magus and Mette-Marit. The cathedral is also used for concerts and the crypt houses exhibitions. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Michael Heilemann  |
 Photo: hirotomo |
 Photo: Daniel Milner |
 Photo: Stuart Watson |
 Photo: Brian Aslak |
 Photo: Aslaug Jonsdottir |
 Photo: RRALUY |
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The biggest names in rock and pop |
Sonia Henies Plass 2 Oslo 0185 Norway +47 22 05 2900 http://www.oslospektrum.no |
Norway's largest indoor concert hall can seat an audience of up to 10,000 people. Ever since it was built in 1990, Oslo Spektrum has been used for rock and pop concerts, such as Bruce Springsteen, Elton John and Sting, big-time shows like Disney on Ice, political rallies, trade fairs and sports competitions. All the facilities are state of the art, as is the architecture of the building designed by Guttorm Guttormsgaard. The Champ Sports Bar is located in the main building. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Paolo Tonon |
 Photo: Stian Grytøyr |