Opera theatre


In the central part of Copenhagen , near the Amalienborg Palace and the Marble Church is the National Opera House, which is part of the Royal Theater of Denmark . The parliament of the state for a long time rejected the project of building the theater, but in 2001 after long disputes the building was still laid.

The most expensive building in Denmark

The famous local architect Henning Larsen worked on the project of the Copenhagen Opera House. The realization of Larsen's idea took 3 years and more than 500 million dollars, which made the theater one of the most expensive buildings not only in Denmark , but all over the world. The inauguration ceremony of the Opera House was held on January 15, 2005, its main guests were Queen Margrethe II and Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen.

Impressive is the grandiose work of the author, who designed the 14-storey building in such a way that its five floors are hidden underground. The Opera House in Copenhagen is huge: its total area is 41 thousand square meters, underground floors are located on an area of ​​12 thousand square meters. The interior of the theater is impressive with splendor and luxury, especially the theater chandeliers, which were created according to special sketches by the artist Olafur Eliasson. The halls of the Opera House are decorated with unique materials, including marble from Sicily, sheet gold, white maple, oak.

The Big and Small Halls of the Opera House

The most memorable is the Great Hall of the Theater, the scene of which combines black and orange colors. The hall is not without reason called Big, it can accommodate from 1492 to 1703 spectators, it all depends on the orchestra pit, which can accommodate up to 110 musicians. The hall is divided into zones: a parquet and balconies. Small hall Tuckelloft can accommodate far fewer guests, no more than 180 people. The Copenhagen Opera House houses a cozy cafe and a prestigious restaurant.

Useful information for tourists

The Opera House cashiers in Copenhagen are open every day, except Sunday, from 09.00 to 18.00 hours. The cost of admission varies depending on the setting. The cheapest ticket will cost you 95 DDK (Danish kroner).

You can get to the Opera House by buses following the routes No. 66, 991, 992, 993, the necessary stop is called "Operaen". In addition, there is a water route. Near the building of the theater there is a small pier, which accepts water trams. Well, and, as always, no one has canceled a taxi that will take you from any part of the city directly to the entrance to the Copenhagen Opera House.