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Oslo

Det Kongelige Slott, considered the most modest palace in Europe, still fascinates the imagination of visitors from the very first minutes they set eyes on it. It is certainly worth visiting, at least for the sake of the atmosphere of peace that reigns in it – it seems as though, it is only enough to take a glance at the building to appreciate it. There are lots of flowers around the garden, which gives a special highlight to the place. Situated not far from the palace is Litteraturhuset, … Read more

Trondheim

The city symbol and the national religious landmark is Nidaros Catherdral also known as Nidaros Domkirke. Construction of this huge and beautiful building has begun in 1070 and ran for almost two centuries. The unique relic - remains of Saint Olaf – is stored here. Legendary King Olaf has established Christianity culture in Norway and became famous after his heroic deeds. The cathedral was reconstructed in the middle of the 19th century; it is one the most beautiful buildings in Norway. … Read more

Bergen

Bergen has a great many interesting museums. The Gamle Bergen Museum is one of them. It replicates the life of the locals as it was in the 18th-19th centuries. The “living” museum simply cannot but be loved by everyone. Since the main craft of the city is fishing, there is a museum in Bergen dedicated to this craft, and you can get to it in the Embankment of Hanseatic. There is also a remarkable museum here located in the former leprosorium. Among the exhibits here are photographs, … Read more

Alesund

A devastating fire destroyed almost all historic buildings in Alesund. Nevertheless, the town is considered one of the best destinations for sightseeing in Norway. Alesund is famous for its architectural landmarks and cultural centers. The main church in the town – Alesund Church – is a gorgeous example of medieval architecture. Although it was built in 1909, the church looks like typical buildings of the 10th – 12th centuries in the region. Dark-shaded marble was selected as the main … Read more

Lillehammer

Besides sports facilities of the Olympic level, Lillehammer is attractive for a variety of cultural and historical attractions. Here you can plan an exciting excursion program. The Lillehammer Art Museum located in the city center is one of the largest and most interesting in Norway. It has gathered a collection of works by famous Norwegian artists. Visitors will have a chance to see paintings from Hans Gude, Erik Werenskiold, and Eilif Peterssen. This museum houses the world's largest … Read more

Molde

In Molde, there are a lot of historic buildings. One of the oldest constructions in the city is Molde Cathedral. The cathedral started to be built in 1661. The original building was built of wood. The first cathedral had been standing for over a hundred years. It was destroyed by a big fire. It was rebuilt only in 1997 but has not been preserved to this day too. It was destroyed in the period of World War II. The main cathedral in the city was restored after the war. At the site of the … Read more

Larvik

Larvik was founded in the 17th century, one of the oldest buildings preserved in the city is Herrgården estate. It was built in 1677 and belonged to a wealthy graph after whom it was named. The estate has been able to preserve its unique architectural appearance for over 300 years. It is considered one of the most beautiful baroque monuments in Norway. Herrgården occupies a vast territory, a beautiful landscape park is planted around it. The city has many interesting museums. Thus, Larvik … Read more

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