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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Akershus_FortressAkershus Fortress - Wikipedia

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   Akershus Fortress (Norwegian: Akershus Festning, pronounced [ɑkəʂˈhʉːs ˈfɛ̂sːtnɪŋ]) or Akershus Castle (Norwegian: Akershus slott [ɑkəʂˈhʉːs ˈslɔtː]) is a medieval castle in the Norwegian capital Oslo that was built to protect and provide a royal residence for the city.

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     At Akershus Fortress, both Munk Pond (Munkedammen) and the...

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     Akershus ( Norwegian pronunciation: [ɑkəʂˈhʉːs] ⓘ) [2] is a...

2. www.historyhit.com › locations › akershus-fortressAkershus Fortress - History and Facts | History Hit

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   Jun 19, 2021 · Now fully restored, Akershus Fortress is both a popular tourist attraction and a site used for official government and state functions. Akershus Fortress history. Also known as Akershus Castle (Akershus Slott), it was begun in 1299 under King Hakon V to replace Tønsberg as one of Norway’s most important castles.

3. castlenomad.com › norway › akershus-fortressVisit Akershus Fortress - A complete guide to the Castle

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   Nov 14, 2023 · Key Takeaways. Akershus Fortress is a historic medieval castle located in Oslo, Norway, with a rich history of military defense and royal occupancy. The fortress offers guided tours, sightseeing opportunities, and access to several exhibitions related to its past.

4. www.visitnorway.com › listings › akershus-fortressAkershus Fortress | Buildings & Monuments | Oslo | Norway

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   Oslo. 3261. Akershus Fortress. Add to favorites. Contact. Discover Oslo's history in the middle of the city centre. Akershus Fortress is a great place to discover Oslo's history and enjoy a summer day. The building of Akershus Castle and Fortress was commenced in 1299 under king Håkon V.

5. www.lifeinnorway.net › akershus-fortress-osloThe Fascinating History of Oslo’s Akershus Fortress

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   Apr 8, 2021 · Akershus Fortress is a medieval castle on the waterfront of the Norwegian capital Oslo. Originally built to protect the city and provide a royal residence, the castle has also been used as a military base and prison.

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6. kultur.forsvaret.no › museer › akershus-slottAkershus Castle - Kultur i Forsvaret

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   Information in Norwegian. A visit to Akershus Castle is like a walk through Norwegian history from the 14th Century until the present day. Originally Akershus Castle was built as a medieval fortress in around 1300AD under the reign of King Håkon V.