Opera Nova

Bydgoszcz

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Opera Nova

The Opera Nova is a modern music theatre located on the picturesque river bank near the city centre. This unique, large building will truly catch your eye. Come here for ballets, musicals, concerts, and of course operas.

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addressMarszałka Focha Street 5, Bydgoszcz
emailsekretariat@operanova.bydgoszcz.pl
phone+48 52 325 1510
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