The ancient Troget market square is the starting point of many excursion programs. A high octagonal column which is crown by the statue of St. Olaf is its main decoration. Many beautiful historic buildings are located in the immediate vicinity of the square.
Here is the ancient Bishop's Palace - an amazing medieval monument, which is unchanged from the time of construction. Nowadays, it houses a thematic museum dedicated to the most important historical events for the city and the country.
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.
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