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Guide Location: Norway » Oslo
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 9
Tour Duration: 3 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 5.4 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 9
Tour Duration: 3 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 5.4 km
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Bjørn Erik Pedersen
Author: karen
Although Oslo is a small city, it has its share of monumental buildings. From medieval fortresses such as Akershus to the trendy Opera House, Oslo has something to suit any taste. This tour will take you to the most famous architectures found in Norway’s capital.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Norwegian Nobel Committee Building
The Norwegian Nobel Committee building is located a few blocks from the Royal Palace. The home of the Norwegian Nobel Committee is open to visitors during certain months and usually closed on weekends.
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2) The Royal Palace
The Royal Palace of Oslo is one of the most gorgeous buildings in the city. It was built in the beginning of the 19th century as the residence of Norwegian and Swedish king Charles III. Nowadays it is the official residence of the present Norwegian monarch. Guided tours of the palace are available by purchasing a ticket in advance.
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3) University of Oslo
Oslo University is located in the historic part of the city, not far from the Royal Palace. Both buildings blend in well with the city’s 17th and 18th century architecture. The Faculty of Law can be found here as well as the Aula, which occasionally hosts musical concerts.
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4) Stortinget (The Norwegian Parliament)
Stortinget is the Norwegian Parliament, the highest legislative branch in the country. The building was constructed between 1861 and 1866 under the direction of Swedish architect, Emil V. Langlet. Guided tours are available in Norwegian, English, German and French and admission is free.
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5) City Hall
City Hall has unique architectural features that sets it apart from other buildings in the city. It has two immense towers, the eastern one containing a 49-bell carillon that sounds every hour. City Hall also hosts the annual ceremony of the Nobel Peace Prize.
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6) Akershus Festning
Akershus Festning is a medieval castle and fortress built in the late 13th century. Inside you can explore the castle as well as visit the Norwegian Armed Forces Museum and the Norwegian Resistance Museum to learn about its history.
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7) Oslo Opera House
The Oslo Opera House, opened in 2008, is a part of The Norwegian National Opera and Ballet. The building is situated in Bjørvika, in the center of Oslo. It was constructed by Statsbygg and designed by the Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta. It contains two theaters, the main auditorium holding 1,364 seats with a stage 16 meters wide.
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8) Oslo Indoor Concert Hall
Oslo Spektrum is one of Oslo’s modern buildings, built in 1990 by architect Guttorm Guttormsgaard and is one of the largest constructions in the city. It is a popular venue for pop and rock concerts with past performances including Elton John, Sting and Bruce Springsteen.
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Olve Utne
9) Asylet
The Asylet is one of the oldest buildings in Oslo and is characteristic of typical Oslo architecture. The building’s history is what makes it unique, starting off as home to a very wealthy family, then a prison, a children’s asylum, a school, a hostel, a hospital, and finally a bank.
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