Oslo - monuments and attractions.
What to see and what to see in Oslo. Oslo attractions and monuments.
Kongsberg Cathedral
The largest baroque church in Norway, located in the Old Town, on the west bank of the river, was officially opened in 1761 r. In the rococo interior you can admire decorative chandeliers and an unusual altar, connecting the altar table on one wall, ambonę …
KONGSBERG
Founded in 1624 r. Kongsberg owes its existence to the discovery of a silver deposit in the Numedal valley, one of the cleanest in the world. Thanks to the "silver rush” the settlement quickly became the second largest city in Norway (she counted 8000 residents, w …
Eigerøy Lighthouse
Do Eigerøy Lighthouse – majestic, derived from 1855 r. lighthouse on Midbrødøy, located near the southwestern tip of Eigerøy – can be reached on foot from the distant fr 2 km of parking lot. The views from here are wonderful in any weather …
Egersund Church
The oldest fragments of the church in Egersund date back to 20. XVII w., but some elements of the decor are older. W 1607 r. a carved altar was built depicting the baptism and crucifixion of Christ, by sculptor Thomas Christophersen of Stavanger (the polychromes were made by Peter Reimers). …