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Sep 3, 2016 · 3 September, 2016. Oslo City Hall (Rådhuset) houses the city council and the administration of Oslo. The interiors of Oslo City Hall were decorated by famous Norwegian artists: Per Krohg, Axel Revold, Alf Rolfsen, Dagfin Werenskiold…. It is also the place where the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is presented every year on December 10.
Huge murals in Oslo’s City Hall illustrate Norway’s history, from its rural beginnings and traditional industries (seafaring, farming, and mining) to Nazi occupation and the country’s heroic underground resistance — which is the focus of the Norwegian Resistance Museum in Akershus Fortress.
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Jan 29, 2020 · Learn about the history, architecture, and murals of Oslo City Hall, the venue for the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony and a symbol of Norwegian culture. The murals by Henrik Sørensen depict scenes from Norwegian history and legends, and the carvings and ornaments showcase the talents of Norwegian artists.
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Feb 24, 2022 · The Oslo City Hall today, with its characteristic two towers. In the 1920s, Functionalism was the leading architectural style in Norway, and as a result of this the new Oslo City Hall became a building strongly inspired by this architectural form, with a clean surface, but you also find elements of modernism, art deco and new classicism.
Structure of the Century [2] Oslo City Hall ( Norwegian: Oslo rådhus) is a municipal building in Oslo, the capital of Norway. It houses the city council, the city's administration and various other municipal organisations. The building as it stands today was constructed between 1931 and 1950, with an interruption during the Second World War.
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Oct 5, 2019 · WHERE: Near Torggata 11, 0181, Oslo, Norway. One of Norway’s most recognizable street artists, Dolk, hails from Bergen, about 460 km west of Oslo. He is world-renowned for his politicized ...
Oslo City Hall (Oslo rådhus) may seem plain at first glance, but step inside and you will find walls adorned with colourful murals, including one — the largest oil painting in Europe — depicting city life by Henrik Sørensen. Oslo City Hall also hosts the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony every year in December. View East Norway.
