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Norway |
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Language(s) | Norwegian, Sami |
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Currency | Norwegian krone (NOK) |
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Phone Code | +47 |
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Population | 4,752,735 |
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Area | 385,155 sq km |
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Capital | Oslo |
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GDP | $335.3 billion |
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Norway |
|
|
Language(s) | Norwegian, Sami |
|
Currency | Norwegian krone (NOK) |
|
Phone Code | +47 |
|
Population | 4,752,735 |
|
Area | 385,155 sq km |
|
Capital | Oslo |
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GDP | $335.3 billion |
Akershus Castle
The Akershus Castle in the southeastern part of the city center was built in the early 14th century by King Håkon V. Oslo had just become the capital of Norway as construction commenced at the strategically elevated position overlooking the harbor. Despite its location, the castle was initially intended more as a royal residence than for defense purposes. In the early 17th century, the castle was completely rebuilt in Renaissance style by King Christian IV after a fire that burned down the whole city. Houses were then rebuilt in stone near the walls surrounding the Akershus Castle. Today the area can be divided into two parts for visitors, Akershus Slott and Akershus Festning. Akershus Slott, which is the Castle itself, is only open to the public in the summer, with the exception of guided tours on Thursdays in the low season. Akershus Festning is the entire area around the castle, which is open every day all year between 6 am and 9 pm.
From Akershus Castle you are only a short walk from the city hall and the harbor. Aker Brygge, the district by the harbor, with its long line of open-air restaurants overlooking the fjord, is perhaps the most popular place in the summer to hang out.
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