Houses on stilts are considered the most unusual architectural monuments. They were built in the 18th - 19th centuries and served as storage space. Almost all the buildings were completely destroyed during a major fire. Thanks to the old schemes, they were restored in full accordance with the original ones.
On a hilltop east of the city is the ancient Kristiansten Fortress, built in the 17th century on orders from General Caspar von Cicignon to defend the surroundings. The ancient fortress is a vivid example of the architectural Baroque style. It is perfectly preserved to this day. On the territory of the fortress, you can see a lot of buildings for different uses. A great panoramic view of the city opens around here.
There is an excellent Natural Science Museum in the city, which is a complex of several thematic buildings. For the convenience of visitors, separate corps are opened there. They represent archaeological, mineralogical, zoological and botanical collections. An exhibition of religious art is constantly running on its territory. In the library, a collection of ancient manuscripts is kept.
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