Site Specifics: Oslo, Norway
A sleepy capital perched by the sea, Oslo is in the midst of an architectural surge. The old port and the new opera house are just two examples of why Norway’s capital is pointing the way fjordward.
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Ekebergrestauranten
Designed by Lars Backer, and built in 1929, Ekebergrestauranten has been restored and is a good restaurant and a fantastic place to view Oslo.
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The National Museum-Architecture
The Norwegian Museum of Architecture was founded by the National Association of Norwegian Architects in 1975. In July of 2003, the museum officially became a part of The National Museum.
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Grønland
A colorful representation of Oslo's diverse population, the centrally located neighborhood of Grønland represents the city's ever-increasing multiculturalism.
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Aker Brygge
A forner shipyard that's now a mélange of apartments, offices, shops, and restaurats.
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Norway Designs
Established in 1957, Norway Designs features top Noweigian design pieces, glassware, crafts, pottery, jewelry, and textiles.
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Eidsvoll Square
Eidsvoll Square is a public park located just west of the Parliament building.
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Grünerløkka
One of Norway's hippest districts, Grünerløkka has a vibrant nightlife and is one of the most popular places for young people to live.
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Nowegian Opera and Ballet
Founded in 1957, the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet is the largest stage for music theatre and dance in the country.
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Royal Palace
The Royal Palace in Oslo was built in the first half of the 19th century as the Norwegian residence of Norwegian and Swedish king Charles III and is used as the official residence of the present Norwegian Monarch.
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Karl Johans Gate
The section of Karl Johans gate between Slottsparken and Fred Olsens gate is Oslo's main street where one can find many of the city's popular destinations.
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Jernbanetorget (Railway Square)
Jernbanetorget is Oslo's main railway station, and the largest transportation hub in Norway.
Articles
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Times Square Theater
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Marimekko in Harvard Square
Strolling down Brattle Street in Harvard Square, one can't help but notice the new vibrant swathes of color and fabric trumpeting from the windows of the Design Research Building.
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Mobile Eateries
With street food enjoying a renaissance across the United States, it may no longer be necessary to steer clear of trailer fare. From coast to coast, top chefs are trading frenzied restaurant…
Products
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Swiss Railway Man's Watch
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Beehouse Square Teapot
We've long admired the teapots on offer from Japanese brand Beehouse—which come in all sorts of classic shapes, sizes, and colors—and when we spotted a sweet collection on display at a…
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Time Square Mini Jetlag Clock
This clock seems to represent—boldly and graphically—how we feel sometimes, all jumbled numbers piling up while the hands of the clock keep ticking around and around. Running late is no…
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