Oslo

The “Knus Nazismen” monument is a public sculpture located at Jernbanetorget in Oslo, which commemorates the efforts of the Osvald Group during World War II. The Osvald Group was a Norwegian resistance group that fought against the Nazi occupation of Norway. The monument, created by artist Bjørn Melbye Gulliksen in 2015, is a symbol of […]

Christian IV’s Glove is actually a monument in Oslo, Norway, rather than an artifact. This monument is not a glove in the literal sense but rather a sculptural representation and is named for King Christian IV, who founded the city of Oslo in 1624. The city was actually renamed Christiania in his honor, a name

“Neve og Rose,” which translates to “Fist and Rose,” is a sculpture created by the Norwegian artist Ola Enstad. This piece of art is located at Lilletorget in Oslo and depicts a hand bursting through the earth and pavement while clasping a rose. The sculpture symbolizes strength and beauty, with the rose often being associated

The Angry Boy, known as “Sinnataggen” in Norwegian, is a famous bronze statue by the sculptor Gustav Vigeland, placed in Frogner Park, Oslo, Norway (Alamy). This tiny sculpture is the most well-known piece within the Vigeland Sculpture Park, which exhibits an extensive collection of artwork by Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland, featuring over 200 sculptures in

The Kirsten Flagstad Statue is a life-sized bronze representation of the famed Norwegian opera singer, located in a prominent position in front of the striking Oslo Opera House. Kirsten Flagstad (1895–1962) was known as a highly regarded Wagnerian (dramatic) soprano and is celebrated for her powerful voice and significant contributions to the world of opera

The statue of Tordenskjold is a tribute to Peter Wessel Tordenskiold, a Danish-Norwegian naval officer who became one of the great heroes of Norwegian history. His valiant contributions and legendary status are commemorated through various statues in Scandinavia. In Oslo, a striking bronze sculpture of Tordenskjold can be found in Radhusplassen, depicting the young military

The monument to Christian IV is situated in Stortorvet, a central square in Oslo, directly opposite Oslo Cathedral. It is an impressive life-size bronze statue of the king of Norway and Denmark, Christian IV, who reigned from 1577 until 1648 (Trip.com). The square, known in Norwegian as “The Grand Plaza,” has historical significance as it

The Gunnar Sønsteby statue is a tribute to an esteemed figure in Norwegian history, Gunnar Sønsteby, who was an active member of the Norwegian resistance during World War II. The statue was sculpted by Per Ung and portrays Gunnar Sønsteby at the age of 25, standing next to his bicycle. It serves as a reminder

The Karl Johan Statuen is an equestrian statue of Charles III Johan, who was King of Sweden and Norway, born Jean Bernadotte. The statue holds the distinction of being the largest bronze statue in Norway and is prominently located in front of the Royal Palace in Oslo, with the King facing eastwards (Tripadvisor). This statue

The “Dykkaren” statue, created by sculptor Ola Enstad, is a remarkable sculpture of a silver scuba diver. The statue captures the figure of the diver fully suited in scuba gear, offering an image of readiness as if about to embark on an underwater adventure. It is positioned on the harbour promenade of the ferry terminal