Culture of Oslo. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
Oslo is the most interesting city of the country from the excursion point of view. On the territory of the city you will find widest selection of grandiose historical monuments, beautiful parks and museums. The local city Hall (Oslo Rådhus) is a prominent architectural monument. This is a building made of red brick and notable for its strict lines – a true elegant architectural monument of the 20th century. Besides a visual inspection of the attraction, tourists are recommended to go inside and examine halls. The rooms of the building are decorated with beautiful frescoes and tapestries, and its patio is notable because of an amazingly beautiful fountain Dyre Vaa.
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Lovers of mysticism and “sad romance” converge in the cemetery Vår Frelsers gravlund. The fact is that this is the most beautiful cemetery in the entire city, with each tombstone having its own unique style. It was built in the beginning of the 19th century, because it was at that time the epidemic of cholera broke out. Many famous people like Edvard Munch (whose museum can be found between the parks Botanisk hage and Tøyen) and Henrik Ibsen, were buried here. Oscarshall is considered quite interesting from an architectural point of view. The time of its construction dates back to the beginning of the 18th century. It is the summer residence of King Oscar and one of the vivid examples of neo-Gothic buildings.
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A truly unusual place can be found on Grimelundsveien 8, where the Emanuel Vigeland Museum is located (it is not to be confused with Gustav Vigeland, whose sculptures adorns another interesting place in Oslo – Frogner Park). This mystical place became a pilgrimage site for many lovers of mysterious atmosphere. Sunlight does not penetrate it, and the room itself is very poorly illuminated. On the floor are frescoes depicting a person’s life from the moment of conception right until death. All this put together creates a mystical effect, and it is very difficult to imagine a more mysterious place.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Oslo and surroundings
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What to visit during two-day excursion in Oslo
Vigeland Park
Where: Nobelsgt. 32, Oslo; More info: Enter from kirkeveien road;
Where: Nobelsgt. 32, Oslo; More info: Enter from kirkeveien road;
Holmenkollen Ski Museum & Tower
Where: Kongeveien 5, Oslo;
Where: Kongeveien 5, Oslo;
National Art Gallery
Where: Kristian Augusts gate 23 / Universitetsgatan 13, Oslo;
Where: Kristian Augusts gate 23 / Universitetsgatan 13, Oslo;
The Kon-Tiki Museum
Where: Bygdøynesveien 36, Oslo;
Where: Bygdøynesveien 36, Oslo;
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Public palaces near Oslo
♥ Palace 'Royal Palace' Oslo, 1.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Palace 'Oscarshall' , 3.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Palace 'Royal Palace' Oslo, 1.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Palace 'Oscarshall' , 3.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
Art galleries in Oslo and around
♥ Art museum 'National Museum of Art' Oslo, 0.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Architecture and Design' Oslo, 0.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Munch Museum' Oslo, 1.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Henie-Onstad Art Centre' Bærum, 11.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'National Museum of Art' Oslo, 0.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Architecture and Design' Oslo, 0.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Munch Museum' Oslo, 1.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Henie-Onstad Art Centre' Bærum, 11.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Oslo
Landmarks of culture on Oslo map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Oslo. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Oslo: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Oslo. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!