Description of the attraction
The City Hall is one of the most conspicuous buildings in Oslo, attracting the attention of all visitors with its simple geometric shape. As a result of its construction according to the project of Arnstein Arneberg and Magnus Poulson, which was completed in 1950. on the eve of the 900th anniversary of Oslo, has placed the capital of Norway on a par with Copenhagen and Stockholm in the grandeur of architecture. It was the most daring project that absolutely transformed the appearance of the city.
More than 8 million rubles were spent on the construction of the Town Hall. bricks made by hand. The first stone of the foundation was laid by King Haakon VII himself.
On one of the towers there is a huge clock, from where every hour a melody is heard, created by the sound of 49 bells and reminiscent of an inept children's piano playing.
From the wall of the building, those in the Town Hall Square or in the harbor are greeted by St. Halvard, the patron saint of Oslo. The main entrance is located on the back of the Town Hall, on Fridtjof Nansen Square, where you will see a fountain and mythological wooden sculptures.
Oslo City Hall is known all over the world for the fact that it is here, in the ceremonial hall decorated with paintings by Henrik Sørensen, that the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually. Other halls are also worthy of the visitors' attention. They are painted with exquisite murals depicting the nature of Norway, historical events and sketches from the life of people.
In front of the building is the Town Hall Square, which overlooks the Oslofjord, where municipal ferries and various pleasure boats leave from the bay from four piers.
