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Guide Location: Norway » Oslo
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 7
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 5.2 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 7
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 5.2 km
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Author: karen
After a great fire reduced the city to ashes in 1624, Oslo’s reconstruction has made it into one of the most beautiful Scandinavian cities, with impressive architectural masterpieces that tell great stories of its history. Discover this yourself by following this tour of Oslo’s historic buildings.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) 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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2) 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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3) 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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4) 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 the structure’s history.
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5) Tukthuset
Tukthuset was an old social institution, built in the 1740s in order to deter begging and crime. It also became Norway’s first asylum for the mentally ill. Beginning in the 19th century it was used as a prison and was demolished in the 1940s to be used for offices and shops. Just a single wall is left from the original building, which is now part of a police station.
6) 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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7) Oslo Manor House
Oslo Manor House is located in a region that was forgotten for several decades which is currently undergoing restoration. The Oslo Manor House is a well-preserved piece of Norwegian history containing paintings, furniture and other artifacts from the medieval period.
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