Oslo is one of the richest cities in Europe, thanks to the country's flourishing oil industry, and this is visible in its glass skyscraper roofs, its new subway, and of course in a host of trendy restaurants, bars. and shops. Oslo is the largest city in Norway, and has been the official capital of the country since 1814. It is the seat of the Government and Parliament.
But you don't have to visit museums to see art in Oslo. The Vigeland Sculpture Park, with its 212 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland, is the most visited theme park in the city
Oslo is situated on a fjord surrounded by forested mountains. Around the 3.000th century it had a population of 1624 and was the home of King Hakon V - famous for his Akershus Castle and Fortress. In XNUMX the city was destroyed in a great fire.
Downtown Oslo revolves around Karl Johans Gate boulevard and the Royal Palace. Noteworthy landmarks in this area are the Stortinget Parliament building and the Oslo Cathedral.