Oslo

===Performing arts===
[[File:"Streifzug" mit der Kamera durch Oslo. 02.jpg|thumb|The National Theatre is the largest theatre in Norway.<ref name=autogenerated3>{{cite web |url=http://wiki.worldflicks.org/nationaltheatret_-_national_theatre.html |title=Nationaltheatret – National Theatre: Photos and videos on Google Maps, the WIKI-way |at=59.914386,10.7342595 |publisher=Wiki.worldflicks.org |access-date=3 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170701044312/http://wiki.worldflicks.org/nationaltheatret_-_national_theatre.html |archive-date=1 July 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref>]]
Oslo houses over 20 theatres, such as the Norwegian Theatre and the [[National Theatre (Oslo)|National Theatre]] located at Karl Johan Street. The [[National Theatre (Oslo)|National Theatre]] is the largest theatre in Norway and is situated between the royal palace and the parliament building, [[Stortinget]].<ref name=autogenerated3 />
The names of [[Ludvig Holberg]], [[Henrik Ibsen]] and [[Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson]] are engraved on the façade of the building over the main entrance. This theatre represents the actors and play-writers of the country but the songwriters, singers and dancers are represented in the form of a newly opened [[Oslo Opera House]], situated in [[Bjørvika]]. The Opera was opened in 2008 and is a national landmark, designed by the Norwegian architectural firm, [[Snøhetta (company)|Snøhetta]]. There are two houses, together containing over 2000 seats. The building cost 500 million euro to build and took five years to build and is known for being the first [[Opera House]] in the world to let people walk on the roof of the building. The foyer and the roof are also used for concerts as well as the three stages.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.globetales.com/7-of-the-best-tourist-attractions-in-oslo-norway |title=7 of the Best Tourist Attractions in Oslo, Norway |publisher=Globe Tales |access-date=3 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501173223/http://www.globetales.com/7-of-the-best-tourist-attractions-in-oslo-norway |archive-date=1 May 2011}}</ref>