Operan

Stockholm


The Royal Opera is the place to go for thunderous tenors, sparkling sopranos and classical ballet. It has some bargain tickets in seats with poor views, and occasional lunchtime concerts for 275kr (including light lunch).


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1. St Jakobs Kyrka

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2. Medelhavsmuseet

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3. Medeltidsmuseet

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4. Wetterling Gallery

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5. Riksdagshuset

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6. Dansmuseet

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8. Stora Synagogan

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