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Under - Come with us to Under, the largest underwater restaurant in the world.

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Where? - The restaurant is located in Lindesnes, Norway.

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Snøhetta - The building was designed by architecture firm Snøhetta, who polished every single detail.

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Rock formation - The building resembles a rock formation that rises out of the sea.

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The inside - Under promises to put Southern Norway on the map, at least in the world of food.

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Exclusive - The restaurant has seating capacity for 100 guests. However, normal nights host 40.

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Unprecedented - Under is also the first underwater restaurant in Europe.

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Rough waters - The restaurant is located in the rough waters of the Skagerrak strait.

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Half-sunken - As you can see, the building is half-sunken into the sea, and rests directly on the seabed.

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Integration - It's intended to integrate into the environment.

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Strong walls - The concrete walls can withstand water pressure and impact from towering waves.

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Panoramic - Under's panoramic window lets you into the world of underwater marine life.

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Dive in - Descend into the depths—you don’t even need a diving suit!

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The mezzanine - Check out the mezzanine area, where patrons can kick back and relax before or after the meal.

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Fishy friends - Often, fish and other marine life swim past the restaurant's incredible glass wall. 

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Enhanced performance - Marine biologists have actually worked to make sure the fish put on a show.

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Lights - Under’s artificial lighting attracts plankton, which are eaten by bigger fish.

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"Something unique" - "One of our main criteria is that our guests will get to experience something unique in the sea," said co-founder Gaute Ubostad.

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What's on the menu? - So, what’s there to eat? Head chef Nicolai Ellitsgaard Pedersen helps prepare the delicious dishes.

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Local ingredients - Dishes are made up of local ingredients, like fish, shells, sea rocket, and salty sea kale.

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Seabirds and wild sheep - The restaurant also serves up seabirds and even wild sheep.

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The artificial reef - The concrete walls are actually built to function as an artificial reef, home to sea life like kelp and limpets.

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Blending in while standing out - It's tricky to make a building stand out while also blending in with natural surroundings, but Snøhetta have done just that.

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Light - Sunlight refracts and glistens on the concrete wall of Under.

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All eyes on Under - The restaurant has received a lot of media attention.

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Quite the waiting list - By opening day, 7,500 people had already booked a table.

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Under wonder - The name "Under" has a double meaning in Norwegian. It can mean both "under" and "wonder."

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Entrance - Here's a glimpse of the restaurant's entrance.

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Night views - Under really lights up at night. In this image, you can see the panoramic glass wall from the surface.

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Before the storm -

A staff member waits before the fish and guests arrive.

See also: Dive in: Take a tour through these amazing underwater attractions.

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