6 Amazing Places to Visit in Oslo
Oslo is one of the world's
largest capitals in terms of area, but only 20 percent of this land mass has
been developed - the remainder consists of parks, protected forests, hills, and
hundreds of lakes. Regularly ranked as one of the best cities in the world in
which to live, Oslo boasts a rich cultural scene and numerous things to do, and
is famous for its theatre, museums, and galleries.
The National Museum
Oslo's National Museum
encompasses the National Gallery and the National Museum -
Architecture, as well as additional collections of contemporary art and design.
Oslo's National Gallery houses the country's largest art collection,
featuring the works of Norwegian artists from the 19th century through the
present, including J. C. Dahl and several works by Edvard Munch, including his
most famous work, The Scream.
Royal Palace
Located high up on the
northwest end of Karl Johansgate, the Norwegian Royal Palace,
built in 1825, dominates the cityscape. The impressive 173-room building is
open to the public for guided tours during the summer only, with
English-language guides four times daily.
Oslo Cathedral
Although consecrated in
1697, Oslo's Cathedral has been rebuilt and renovated numerous times. Its tower
was rebuilt in 1850, while its interior was renovated soon after the end of
WWII. Notable features include the main doorway with its decorated bronze
doors, as well as the ceiling paintings by H. L. Mohr, the Baroque pulpit and
altar (1699), and the stained glass by Emanuel Vigeland.
Oslo Opera House
Home to
the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, as well as the National
Opera Theatre, the 1,364-seat Oslo Opera House seems to almost want to slip
into the city's harbor, an effect exaggerated by its angled exterior surfaces.
Clad in Italian marble and white granite, the Opera House is the largest
cultural building constructed in Norway since Trondheim's Nidaros
Cathedral in the 14th century.
Holmenkollen Ski Jump
and Museum
Located at the base
of Holmenkollen Ski Jump, the Ski Museum
is the oldest of its kind in the world, open since 1923. Here, ski enthusiasts
will find exhibits and artifacts chronicling nearly 4,000 years of ski history
and exploring various related topics, including weather and polar exploration.
The oldest ski on display here dates back to AD 600, and there are several
other examples, including skis from the 8th, 10th, and 12th centuries.
Akershus Fortress
Rising above
the Oslofjord on the promontory of Akernes sits the majestic
Akershus Fortress, built by Håkon V at the end of the 13th Century. Take your
time to wander the grounds and ramparts with their wonderful harbor views
before exploring the quaint chapel with its tomb of Håkon VII (1872-1957) and
the remains of the original medieval castle.
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