We've been out of commission for a while traveling and hosting visitors but we're going to try and get caught up. On April 1, 2011 Lucas's brother and sister-in-law came to Oslo. They were eager to see as much as possible so we used to opportunity to visit many sights in Oslo with them. First we took a tour of the Parliament building.
The Norwegian Parliament building was built in 1850. It is where the 165 members of the Norwegian legislature work and debate the laws of the land.
The Norwegian Parliament building was built in 1850. It is where the 165 members of the Norwegian legislature work and debate the laws of the land.
Next, onto Akershus Fortress and Castle, first built in 1299. This medieval castle and royal residence developed into a fortress in 1592, after which it was rebuilt into a renaissance castle 1637-1648.
Next to the castle is the Norwegian Resistance Museum which shows the five years of the Nazi's occupation of Norway from invasion to liberation.
Nearby is the Nobel Peace Center, it had an interesting exhibit on the most recent winner as well as information on all the previous winners. The Center seeks to promote popular interest in issues relating to war, peace and conflict resolution - in Norway as well as abroad.
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