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The Opera House, Copenhagen

The Copenhagen Opera House (Danish: Operaen på Holmen) is the national opera house of Denmark, situated on the island of Holmen in central Copenhagen. It is among the most modern opera houses globally and is renowned for its architectural brilliance.

 

Here are some key details about the Copenhagen Opera House:

 

Design and Construction:

The opera house was designed by Danish architect Henning Larsen.

It features a striking contemporary design and incorporates elements like bronze reliefs and light sculptures contributed by other Nordic artists1.

The building’s construction cost an impressive 2.5 billion DKK (Danish krone), making it one of the most expensive opera houses ever built2.

Size and Layout:

The Copenhagen Opera House spans a total of 41,000 square meters.

It has fourteen stories, with five of them located underground.

The main stage of the opera house can accommodate an audience of approximately 1,400 people

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