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Oskarshall Castle

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On the Bygdøy peninsula in Oslo, Oscarshall Palace is situated, a prominent example of Neo-Gothic architecture in Norway. It is considered the most significant secular building of this style in the country.

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The construction of Oscarshall Palace took place between 1847 and 1852 under the direction of the Danish architect Johan Henrik Nebelong. King Oscar I of Norway commissioned its construction. As early as 1863, his son Karl IV transferred the estate to the Norwegian state, which has managed it for the royal family ever since. The design of the palace was inspired by Neo-Gothic castles in England, while the interior was crafted by Norwegian artisans and artists. Following a three-year restoration period, the palace reopened to visitors in early summer 2009.

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