Oslo 1/4 - Akershus, 29 mei 2013 - Gunnar Janson, Mausoleum, Christian IV, Olav V, Emanuel Vigeland
Oslo 1/4, 29 mei 2013
Beelden van o.a. vesting Akershus met nationaal monument voor de slachtoffers van de Tweede Wereldoorlog van Gunnar Janson, Noors Verzetsmuseum, koninklijk mausoleum, koninklijke kapel, oostvleugel, Christiaan IV-zaal en Olav V-zaal met gebrandschilderd rozenvenster van Emanuel Vigeland.
Oslo 1/4, 29 May 2013
Images of Akershus Fortress, national monument to the victims of World War II by Gunnar Janson, Norwegian Resistance Museum, Royal Mausoleum, Royal Chapel, East Wing, Christian IV Hall and Olav V Hall with stained-glass rose window by Emanuel Vigeland.
Walking through Christiania Torv - the birthplace of modern Oslo, Norway
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I took a walk through Christiania Torv is Oslo, Norway. This square is on the place where modern Oslo was born, with the distinctive statue of King Christian IV's gloved hand marking the spot where the city would be rebuilt. Shot in June 2017.
Oslo, Norway
Oslo is the capital and the most populous city in Norway.
Founded in the year 1040, and established as a kaupstad or trading place in 1048 by Harald Hardrada, the city was elevated to a bishopric in 1070 and a capital under Haakon V of Norway around 1300.
Personal unions with Denmark from 1397 to 1523 and again from 1536 to 1814 and with Sweden from 1814 to 1905 reduced its influence.
After being destroyed by a fire in 1624, the city was moved closer to Akershus Fortress during the reign of Christian IV of Denmark and renamed Christiania in his honour.
It was established as a municipality on January 1, 1838. Following a spelling reform, it was known as Kristiania from 1877 to 1925, at which time its original Norwegian name was restored.
Oslo is the economic and governmental centre of Norway. The city is also a hub of Norwegian trade, banking, industry and shipping. It is an important centre for maritime industries and maritime trade in Europe. The city is home to many companies within the maritime sector, some of which are among the world's largest shipping companies, shipbrokers and maritime insurance brokers.
Frogner Park is a public park located in the borough of Frogner in Oslo, Norway, and is historically part of Frogner Manor.
Frogner Park contains the well-known Vigeland installation, a permanent sculpture installation created by Gustav Vigeland between 1924 and 1943. The sculptures culminate in the famous Monolith (Monolitten), with its 121 figures struggling to reach the top of the sculpture.
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Oslo's Opera House is located right at the harbour, with an angled, white exterior that appears to rise from the water. It invites its visitors to climb its roof and enjoy panoramic views of Oslo and the fjord, all year round.
Large-scale windows at street level provide the public with glimpses of rehearsals and workshop activities. The building's interior is mainly oak, and the main hall is shaped like a horseshoe, reminiscent of classical theatres of the past. The opera is designed by the Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta, and has received several prestigious awards.
The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet offers a rich and varied programme from three stages: The Main House (1369 seats), Second House (400 seats) and the Studio (200 seats). The Opera roof and foyer are also used for concerts.
Guided tours available in Norwegian and English.
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Inaugurated in 1950, Oslo City Hall is the city's administrative body and the seat of the City Council.
The building has been decorated by great Norwegian art from 1900-1950, with motifs from Norwegian history, culture and working life.
Carillon concerts on the first Wednesday of every month at 1 pm.
Pre-booked tours for groups of up to 30 persons are available all year. Bookings: postmottak@rft.oslo.kommune.no or tel. (+47) 23 46 12 00.
Norwegian name: Oslo rådhus
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Akershus Fortress, located in the city centre by the Oslo Fjord, is a great place to discover Oslo's history and enjoy a summer day.
The building of Akershus Castle and Fortress was commenced in 1299 under king Håkon V. The medieval castle, which was completed in the 1300s, had a strategical location at the very end of the headland, and withstood a number of sieges throughout the ages. King Christian IV (1588-1648) had the castle modernised and converted into a Renaisssance castle and royal residence.
Guided tours of the Fortress are available to the public in summer, starting at the Visitor Centre. Guided tours for groups are also available.
The Fortress area is a popular venue for major events, including concerts, holiday celebrations and ceremonies.
Norwegian name: Akershus festning
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The tiger in front of Oslo Central Station is one of Oslo's most photographed inhabitants. When Oslo celebrated its 1000-year anniversary in 2000, Eiendomsspar wanted to give the city a gift. Oslo wanted a tiger, and that's what they got: a 4.5 meter long bronze tiger.
The statue, made by Elena Engelsen, is one of the first things that meets a tourist arriving at Oslo Central Station.
Why a tiger?
The reason Oslo wanted a tiger, is the city's nickname Tigerstaden (the tiger city), which most Norwegians are familiar with. The name was probably first used by Norwegian poet Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson. His poem Sidste Sang from 1870 describes a fight between a horse and a tiger; the tiger representing the dangerous city and the horse the safe countryside.
Since the, Oslo has been known as the Tiger City, but these days it is not necessarily meant as a negative thing. The Tiger City can be an exciting and happening place rather than dangerous. -
Oslo -اوسلو
Oslo's Opera House is located right at the harbour, with an angled, white exterior that appears to rise from the water. It invites its visitors to climb its roof and enjoy panoramic views of Oslo and the fjord, all year round. Large-scale windows at street level provide the public with glimpses of rehearsals and workshop activities. The building's interior is mainly oak, and the main hall is shaped like a horseshoe, reminiscent of classical theatres of the past. The opera is designed by the Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta, and has received several prestigious awards. The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet offers a rich and varied programme from three stages: The Main House (1369 seats), Second House (400 seats) and the Studio (200 seats). The Opera roof and foyer are also used for concerts.Inaugurated in 1950, Oslo City Hall is the city's administrative body and the seat of the City Council.
The building has been decorated by great Norwegian art from 1900-1950, with motifs from Norwegian history, culture and working life.
Carillon concerts on the first Wednesday of every month at 1 pm.
Akershus Fortress, located in the city centre by the Oslo Fjord, is a great place to discover Oslo's history and enjoy a summer day.
The building of Akershus Castle and Fortress was commenced in 1299 under king Håkon V. The medieval castle, which was completed in the 1300s, had a strategical location at the very end of the headland, and withstood a number of sieges throughout the ages. King Christian IV (1588-1648) had the castle modernised and converted into a Renaisssance castle and royal residence.
Guided tours of the Fortress are available to the public in summer, starting at the Visitor Centre. Guided tours for groups are also available.
The Fortress area is a popular venue for major events, including concerts, holiday celebrations and ceremonies.The tiger in front of Oslo Central Station is one of Oslo's most photographed inhabitants. When Oslo celebrated its 1000-year anniversary in 2000, Eiendomsspar wanted to give the city a gift. Oslo wanted a tiger, and that's what they got: a 4.5 meter long bronze tiger.
The statue, made by Elena Engelsen, is one of the first things that meets a tourist arriving at Oslo Central Station.
Why a tiger?
The reason Oslo wanted a tiger, is the city's nickname Tigerstaden (the tiger city), which most Norwegians are familiar with. The name was probably first used by Norwegian poet Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson. His poem Sidste Sang from 1870 describes a fight between a horse and a tiger; the tiger representing the dangerous city and the horse the safe countryside.
Since the, Oslo has been known as the Tiger City, but these days it is not necessarily meant as a negative thing. The Tiger City can be an exciting and happening place rather than dangerous....Welcome to Norway
Christian IV af Vilhelm Bissen
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코펜하겐 서쪽 로스킬데에는 12세기에 지어진 덴마크 최초의 성당이 있다. 세계문화유산이기도 한 로스킬데 대성당 건물은 원래 로마네스크 양식과 고딕 양식으로도 지어졌지만 오랜 세월동안 많은 왕들이 증계축을 한 결과 지금은 여러 가지 건축 양식이 혼합되어있다. 로스킬데 대성당에는 마르그레테 1세 여왕부터 프레데릭 9세 여왕까지 역대 왕과 왕비의 석관 40개가 안치되어있다. 그 중 17개의 석관은 호화로운 대리석으로 만들어져 아름다움의 극치를 이루고 있다. 성당 한편에는 크리스챤 4세의 관이 보관되어있는 방이 있다. 크리스챤 4세가 재위했던 16세기 말에서 17세기 초까지 약 60년 동안이 덴마크의 절정기였다고 한다. 예술과 별을 사랑했던 크리스챤 4세의 방답게 이 방의 천장은 수많은 별로 장식되어있었다. 재밌는 것은 이 방의 한쪽 벽에 예수의 그림이 그려져 있는데 창으로 햇빛 때문에 잘 보이지 않다가 크리스챤 4세의 다리 사이로 보면 그 모습이 서서히 드러난다. 이것조차 크리스챤 4세의 배려일까?
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West Los Copenhagen Kiel There is Denmark's first cathedral built in the 12th century. Also a World Heritage Site Roskilde Cathedral buildings are built, but also the original Romanesque and Gothic outcome is now one of many kings gyechuk increased over the years has been mixed various architectural styles. Roskilde Cathedral has been enshrined Queen Margrethe 1 dog from Frederick IX 40 sarcophagus of kings and queens from the Queen. As of 17 sarcophagus is the ultimate form of beauty made of luxurious marble. The cathedral has a room, which is kept a tube of Christian IV. Christian IV who reigned in the late 16th century until the early 17th century, and this was a heyday of Denmark for about 60 years. The ceiling of the room the room like a 4-year-old Christian who loved art and was decorated by countless stars. The funny thing is picture of Jesus on one wall of the room is drawn into a window because sunlight is difficult to see the look between the legs of Christian IV that look revealed gradually. Is this even the care of Christian IV?
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West Los Copenhagen Kiel Der er Danmark første katedral bygget i det 12. århundrede. Også en World Heritage Site Roskilde Cathedral bygninger er bygget, men også den oprindelige romanske og gotiske resultat er nu en af mange konger gyechuk steget gennem årene har været blandede forskellige arkitektoniske stilarter. Roskilde Domkirke er blevet nedfældet Dronning Margrethe 1 hund fra Frederick IX 40 sarkofag af konger og dronninger fra dronningen. Som 17 sarkofag er den ultimative form for skønhed lavet af luksuriøse marmor. Katedralen har et værelse, som holdes et rør af Christian IV. Christian IV, der regerede i slutningen af det 16. århundrede, indtil det tidlige 17. århundrede, og det var en storhedstid Danmark i omkring 60 år. Loftet i rummet rummet ligesom en 4-årig kristen, der elskede kunst og blev dekoreret af utallige stjerner. Det sjove er billede af Jesus på en væg i rummet suges ind i et vindue, fordi sollyset er svært at se udseendet mellem benene på Christian IV, der ser afsløret gradvist. Er dette endnu pleje af Christian IV?
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Norway Survivor - Heart Wrenching Testimony.. From One Brave Guy - CNN: 2011.07.23
Most detailed testimony from this survivor I've heard.
Great Interviewer.
Heart wrenching stuff from one brave guy.
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Its not about winning or losing its about having fun :)..
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1 OKTOBER 1957 King Haakon Laid To Rest in a White Sarcophagus -- House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
1. OKTOBER 1957 -- HAAKON • VII • NORGES • KONGE • born Christian Frederik Carl Georg Valdemar Axel (House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha); 3 August 1872 – 21 September 1957, known as Prince Carl of Denmark until 1905 -- King Haakon Laid To Rest (1957) British Pathé - Oslo, Norway. LV. Funeral procession of King Haakon of Norway and cortege headed by the King's company of the royal guards. SV. The king's coffin lying on the open motor hearse with only one wreath on the coffin, that of King Olav 5th, successor to King Haakon. New King is seen with Kings of Belgium, Sweden, Denmark and Greece. SCU. Pan, King Olav and his son, Crown Prince Harold followed by King Gustav of Sweden, King Frederik and King Paul of Greece. SV. Foreign diplomats following. SCU. Two women in the crowd watching the procession. GTV. Funeral procession on its way to Akershus for the burial. SV. Boys holding up Norwegian flags. GTV. Massed crowds in street. SV. Hease flanked by Kings passes the camera. SV. King Olav with his son, Crown Prince Harold pass camera followed by others in procession. Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands and Prince Henry the Duke of Gloucester pass the camera. LV. Funeral procession with Duke of Gloucester. GV. Funeral procession and cortege in the grounds of Akershus Castle. STV. Cortege and procession moving through the grounds.
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King Haakon VII Commemorative Medal - Wikipedia
The King Haakon VII Commemorative Medal of October 1, 1957 is a Norwegian award created to commemorate the deceased monarch on the occasion of his funeral. King Haakon's funeral took place on October 1, 1957. The king is depicted without his crown. The portrait is surrounded by the inscription HAAKON • VII • NORGES • KONGE •. The medal ribbon has a silver clasp reading 1. OKTOBER 1957
Haakon VII (born Christian Frederik Carl Georg Valdemar Axel; 3 August 1872 – 21 September 1957), known as Prince Carl of Denmark until 1905, was a Danish prince who became the first king of Norway after the 1905 dissolution of the union with Sweden. He reigned from November 1905 until his death in September 1957.
Crown Princess Märtha died on 5 April 1954.
King Haakon VII fell in his bathroom at the estate at Bygdøy in July 1955. This fall, which occurred just a month before his eighty-third birthday, resulted in a fracture to the thighbone and, although there were few other complications resulting from the fall, the King was left using a wheelchair. The once-active King was said to have been depressed by his resulting helplessness and began to lose his customary involvement and interest in current events. With Haakon's loss of mobility, and as his health deteriorated further in the summer of 1957, Crown Prince Olav appeared on behalf of his father on ceremonial occasions and took a more active role in state affairs.
At Haakon's death on September 21, 1957, Olav succeeded as Olav V. Haakon was buried on 1 October 1957. He and Maud rest in the white sarcophagus in the Royal Mausoleum at Akershus Fortress. He was King Frederick VIII of Denmark's last surviving son.
The sarcophagi of King Haakon VII, Queen Maud (the white sarcophagus), King Olav V and Crown Princess Märtha (the green sarcophagus).
House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha is a German dynasty, the line of the Saxon House of Wettin that ruled the Ernestine duchies including the duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Founded by Ernest Anton, it is the royal house of several European monarchies, and branches currently reign in Belgium through the descendants of Leopold I, and in the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms through the descendants of Prince Albert. Due to anti-German sentiment in the United Kingdom during World War I, George V changed the name of his branch from Saxe-Coburg and Gotha to Windsor in 1917.[2] The same happened in 1920 in Belgium, where it was changed to van de Belgen (Dutch) or des Belges (French).
The Almanach de Gotha was a directory of Europe's royalty and higher nobility, also including the major governmental, military and diplomatic corps, as well as statistical data by country. First published in 1763 by C.W. Ettinger in Gotha at the ducal court of Frederick III, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, it came to be regarded as an authority in the classification of monarchies and their courts, reigning and former dynasties, princely and ducal families, and the genealogical, biographical and titulary details of Europe's highest level of aristocracy. It was published from 1785 annually by Justus Perthes Publishing House in Gotha, until 1944 when the Soviets destroyed/transported to Moscow the Almanach de Gotha's archives.
OSLO NORWAY by Cehulić family
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Oslo (formerly Christiania) is the capital and largest city in Norway.
It's clean, calm and is an ideal place for stop at after going for a Norwegian fjord experience.
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From Ekeberg hill there is the best view over the central city area
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Oslofjord, viewed from Ekeberg is background for Edvard Munch's masterpiece The Scream
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Oslo Central Station (sentralstasjon) square hosts some rear animals...
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...so we run away straight thru Karls Johans Gate trying to reach the home of the Royal Family (Slottet)
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Passing Christian Krohg sitting statue on the right and Spikersuppa Park on the left
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Just taking a look at The famous Grand Hotel and the seat of Norway's parliament (Stortinget)
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There is no need for renting a bicycle, because just after The National Theatre (Nationaltheatret)...
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...there are some more flowers and the Royal Family home (Slottet) where we are safe :)
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On the island of Bygdøy we have time to take some pictures before entering...
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...the famous Fram Museum about Norwegian polar exploration and the Kon-Tiki Museum
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The Viking Ship Museum (Vikingskipshuset) houses the Oseberg ship, Gokstad ship and Tune ship
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The ferry (Bygdøyfergene) takes us back to the central downtown Oslo (Pipervika)...
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...where dominates the Oslo City Hall (rådhus) surrounded with interesting sculptures
A visit to Oslo (Norway/Norge)
(EN) : Oslo is the capital and the most populous city in Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. Founded in the year 1040, and established as a kaupstad or trading place in 1048 by Harald Hardrada, the city was elevated to a bishopric in 1070 and a capital under Haakon V of Norway around 1300. Personal unions with Denmark from 1397 to 1523 and again from 1536 to 1814 and with Sweden from 1814 to 1905 reduced its influence. After being destroyed by a fire in 1624, the city was moved closer to Akershus Fortress during the reign of Christian IV of Denmark and renamed Christiania in his honour. It was established as a municipality (formannskapsdistrikt) on 1 January 1838. Following a spelling reform, it was known as Kristiania from 1877 to 1925, at which time its original Norwegian name was restored.
Oslo is the economic and governmental centre of Norway. The city is also a hub of Norwegian trade, banking, industry and shipping. It is an important centre for maritime industries and maritime trade in Europe. The city is home to many companies within the maritime sector, some of which are among the world's largest shipping companies, shipbrokers and maritime insurance brokers. Oslo is a pilot city of the Council of Europe and the European Commission intercultural cities programme. (Wikipedia)
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Kong Olav besøker Vardøhus Festning
Filmen viser hvordan festningen gjør seg klar for besøk fra Hans Majestet kong Olav sitt besøk til Vardøhus festning og det aktuelle besøket.
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Tekst: Forsvarets velferdstjeneste viser: H: M. Kong Olav V besøker Vardøhus Festning - foto: Reidar Lund, Ottar Gladtvedt, montasje: Olav Engebretsen, kommentarer: Oddvar Foss.
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Vakt går langs festningsvolden. Utsikt fra festingen mot bygninger i bakgrunnen. Oversikt festningsverk. Soldater kommer inn, stiller opp og marsjerer. De passerer vakt ved skilderhus. Nært Emblem fra Kong Christian VI, en kongekrone og årstallet 1737. Avtroppende kommandant løytnant Engelien overlever styrkene til major Munch som driller troppene.
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Plen blir finpusset, skilderhus males og kanoner pusses. Major Munch viser smilende fram bilde av festningens første sjef, oberst Passhaug. Kommandanten på Oscarsborg, oberstløytnant Solli, overleverer kopi av kanonen Moses, som var med å senke Blücher, til major Munch. Nær pan; oberst Bertelsen, disponent Solheim, oberst Sverdrup, major Munch, oberst Willoch og oberstløytnant Solli. Solli overrekker samtidig diplom til Munch.
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Kanoner salutterer og flagget går til topps. Jublende folk tar i mot Konge Olav V og prinsesse Astrid i det de kommer inn på festningen. Sjefen for marinen viseadmiral Jacobsen ledsager de kongelige, ordfører følger deretter. Marinemusikken møter gjestene med feiende rytmer i det de kommer inn i festningsgården. Kongen inspiserer soldatene. Han hilser så på en eldre garde av vervede soldater som tjenestegjorde rundt 1900.
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De kongelige stiger så inn i Slaveriet, en tidligere straffeanstalt. Pan langs gamle dokumenter. Oberst Willoch viser så de kongelige hvor en planlagt statue av Kong Haakon VII skal stå. Følget passerer tett.
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Mange skuelystne har møtt fram til høytidelighet på festplassen. Oberst Willoch taler om festningens historie. Kong Olav V og prinsesse Astrid får skrive sine navn på kongetokken, 360 år etter Christian IV skrev noen ord på den. Nært Olav Rex 26 juli 1959. Nært Christian IV inskripsjon samt Vladimir, storfyrste av Russland.
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Vakt kommer inn i bilde og går ut igjen, havet ligget som bakgrunn. Pan fra festingen og ut mot fjorden.
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slutt.
Arkivnr H-369 (b)
Opptaksdato Juli 1959
Opptakssted Vardø, Vardøhus Festning
Foto: Reidar Lund, Ottar Gladtvedt, montasje: Olav Engebretsen, kommentarer: Oddvar Foss. Markering av festningens 650 års dag.
Opphav Forsvarets velferdstjeneste
Rettighet FMS
Vi minner om at dette er historiske filmer og kan derfor inneholde ord og uttrykk man ikke lenger benytter i dagens samfunn. Dette må da ses i den sammenhengen/tidsperioden filmen er laget i og i forhold til hva som var sosialt aksepterte ord og uttrykk den gang. Filmene reflekterer ikke nødvendigvis Forsvarets nåværende synspunkt.
Oslo
The name Oslo is derived from the words Ás, the Old Norse name for the Norse Godhead, and lo, meaning 'pasture', yielding roughly 'the fields of the gods'.
The city was originally founded in 1049 by King Harald Hardråda (Harald Hard-Ruler), whose son Olav Kyrre (Olav the Peaceful) set up a cathedral and a corresponding bishopric here. In the late 13th century, King Håkon V created a military presence by building the Akershus Festning (Akershus Fortress) in the hope of deterring the Swedish threat from the east. After the mid-14th-century bubonic plague wiped out half of the country's population, Norway united with Denmark and, from 1397 to 1624, Norwegian politics and defence were handled from Copenhagen. Oslo slipped into obscurity and, in 1624, it burned to the ground. It was resurrected by King Christian IV, who rebuilt it on a more easily defended site and renamed it Christiania, after his humble self.
For three centuries, the city held on as a seat of defence. In 1814 the framers of Norway's first constitution designated it the official capital of the new realm, but their efforts were effectively nullified by Sweden, which had other ideas about Norway's future and unified the two countries under Swedish rule. In 1905, when that union was dissolved and Norway became a separate kingdom, the stage was set for Christiania to flourish as the capital of modern Norway. It reverted to its original name, Oslo, in 1925 and the city has never looked back.
GOD BLESS ALL
Oslo kulturnatt 2010: Oslo cathedral
The last of my videos from this year's Culture Night ... the last event we participated in, a tour of Oslo cathedral. We went into rooms that are usually closed to the public, most notably the crypt. I'm sorry that the video isn't very good ... it was late at night and it was dark outside, and not a lot of light was lit inside the church. It was supposed to strike a certain mood. :-) These are at least a few glimpses of Oslo's biggest and most important church.
A few historical details: this church, originally the Church of Our Savior, is Oslo's third cathedral. It was constructed in the 17th century and consecrated in 1697. It was rather a prestige project after the first cathedral, dedicated to St Hallvard, Oslo's patron saint, had been lost in the fire of 1624 that almost completely destroyed the city. Its successor, the Church of the Holy Trinity, lasted less than fifty years before it too burned down. So ... third time's the charm? :-) The third cathedral is at least still standing after 313 years. :-) Three generations of our royals have been married in this church. For Crown Prince Haakon's wedding in 2001 the church was partially refurbished, but a lot still remained to be done ... and I mean a lot ... so for the past couple of years the cathedral has been closed for repairs. o_O It reopened this fall and is now back in its full glory. Personally I am an atheist and deplore the influence of religion in society, but I would still recommend a visit to the cathedral if you are ever in Oslo. It's a rather beautiful building and the fantastic decorated ceiling is a sight to be seen. :-)
Snøhetta Interview: 9/11 Memorial Museum Pavilion
”In some ways, I think this tragedy gave a sense of purpose to people that was very positive. And we tried to translate this feeling into the building.” Interview with architect Craig Dykers of Snøhetta about the 9/11 Memorial Museum Pavilion at Ground Zero.
Craig Dykers, leading partner at the world famous Norwegian architecture office Snøhetta, here shares his personal thoughts on forming and building one of the central places that commemorates the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on New York.
On this day that changed the world, Dykers was on his way from Oslo to New York, as he recalls: ”The moment our plane was diverted, we were above Long Island - it was the moment, when the second airplane crashed into the tower. We did not know, what it was, but when I looked out of the window, I saw smoke on the horizon.”
On 9/11, Dykers experienced the worst and best of human kind - people killing others and people rushing to rescue those who could be rescued. ”When you confront a tragedy, it is always a transformative experience. You go through different stages of understanding. Obviously the first stage is shock that’s usually followed by a sense of yearning. And then when you move through these circles intellectually, you realize one day that you are alive. And that you have to show the strength of being alive to those around you. This building is meant to be part of this cycle.”
Expanding on the thoughts that went into the building, Dykers continues: ”Designing this building was challenging, as there was no building, when we arrived. None of the skyscrapers you see today existed. It was a non-site without ground to stand on.”
”We wanted a very horizontal building, a very horizontal geometry that complimented the 9/11 Memorial and provided a feeling of continuity. Moreover, we wanted to create for the visitor a sense of descending into the earth, when entering the museum, and likewise ascending back into daily life, when leaving it.”
Snøhetta is named after a famous mountain in Norway. Besides the 9/11 Memorial Museum Pavilion at Ground Xero, the architecture office is world famous for the Alexandria Library in Egypt and the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet in Oslo, Norway. Recently, the office has been commissioned to complete the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the restoration of the Grand Palais in Paris, the reconstruction of Times Square in New York City and the museum for the historic cave paintings in Lascaux, France. Snøhetta has also designed the new Norwegian banknotes. From the very beginning in the 1980's, Snøhetta's architecture has been inspired by landscapes, both natural and urban. ”Landscapes are a massive force”, says Kjetil Trædal Thorsen, co-founder and director of Snøhetta: And they are masterpieces, which architects can be inspired by. A longer interview about the architectural philosophy of Snøhetta can be found here:
SNØHETTA has won numerous international awards including the Mies van der Rohe European Prize for Architecture, the Aga Kahn Prize, and has twice won the World Architecture Award for Best Cultural Building. The work of Snøhetta is characterized as having a presence that resonates with its surrounding context. Craig Dykers, a founding partner of the company, served as the Executive Architect for the National September 11 Memorial Museum Pavilion.
Craig Dykers was interviewed by Jesper Bundgaard/ Out of Sync, in New York City in 2014.
Camera & edit: Per Henriksen, Out of Sync
Produced by Out of Sync, Christian Lund & Marc-Christoph Wagner 2014.
Copyright by Louisiana Channel, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, 2014.
Supported by Nordea-fonden
Copenhagen's 10 Best Attractions according to DK
Copenhagen's 10 Best Attractions according to DK travel guide.
10. Slotsholmen
Slotsholmen is an island in the harbour of Copenhagen and part of Copenhagen Inner City. The name is taken from the successive castles and palaces located on the island since Bishop Absalon constructed the city's first castle on the island in 1167 at the site where Christiansborg Palace lies today.
9. National Museum of Denmark
The National Museum of Denmark (Nationalmuseet) in Copenhagen is Denmark's largest museum of cultural history, comprising the histories of Danish and foreign cultures, alike. It contains exhibits from around the world, from Greenland to South America. The museum has a number of national commitments, particularly within the following key areas: archaeology, ethnology, numismatics, ethnography and natural science.
8. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek (Glypto-, from the Greek root glyphein, to carve and theke, a storing-place) is an art museum in Copenhagen, Denmark. The collection is built around the personal collection of Carl Jacobsen (1842--1914), the son of the founder of the Carlsberg Breweries.
7. Statens Museum for Kunst
Statens Museum for Kunst is the Danish national gallery located in Copenhagen. The museum collects, registers, maintains, researches in and handles Danish and foreign art dating from the 14th century till the present day, mostly with their origins in western culture circles.
6. Amalienborg
Amalienborg is the winter home of the Danish royal family. It consists of four identical classicizing palace façades with rococo interiors around an octagonal courtyard; in the centre of the square is a monumental equestrian statue of Amalienborg's founder, King Frederick V.
5. Kongens Nytorv & Nyhavn
Kongens Nytorv (lit. King's New Square) is a public square in Copenhagen, centrally located at the end of the pedestrian street Strøget. The finest and largest square of the city, it was laid out by Christian V in 1670 in connection with a major extension of the fortified city, and has an equestrian statue of him at its centre.
4. The Latin Quarter
The Latin Quarter is a neighbourhood in central Copenhagen. The name refers to the Latin language, which was once widely spoken in and around the University, whose historic home is situated on the other side of Nørregade. Most of the student life has now been relocated to four new campuses but the area is still known for its lively atmosphere with an abundance of boutiques, cafés and night clubs.
3. Rosenborg Castle & Kongens Have
Rosenborg Castle is a renaissance castle located in Copenhagen. The castle was originally built as a country summerhouse in 1606 and is an example of Christian IV's many architectural projects. It was built in the Dutch Renaissance style, typical of Danish buildings during this period, and has been expanded several times, finally evolving into its present condition by the year 1624.
2. Tivoli Gardens
Tivoli Gardens (or simply Tivoli) is a famous amusement park and pleasure garden in Copenhagen. The park opened on 15 August 1843 and is the second oldest amusement park in the world, after Dyrehavsbakken in nearby Klampenborg. Tivoli is the second most popular seasonal theme park in the world, the most visited theme park in Scandinavia and the fourth most visited in Europe, only behind Disneyland Paris, Europa-Park Rust and the Efteling.
1. Harbour Sights
The best way to soak in the city's plentiful and beautiful harbour sights is to take a harbour trip, from Nyhavn through the Inner Harbour, along the canals of Slotsholmen and Christianshavn. It is also a fantastic way to understand Copenhagen's development over the years.
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Thrift-Along: Salvation Army Treasure Hunt in Norway
I take you along to the big Salvation Army store in my Norwegian town (by bus). See anything you like? PS: At the end of the video, you will see the following day's weather.
Christian 4. (1577-1648) - Talking Statues / Danish
Talking Statues er en ny sjov måde at opleve Københavns statuer på. Vi vækker statuerne til live, alt du behøver er en smartphone. Talking Statues er en app, der giver dig mulighed for at opleve nogle af de mest prestigefyldte kulturpersonligheder fra dansk historie blive vakt til live. Med en ny moderne animationsteknik får statuerne øjnene, der blinker og læber der fortælle deres egne historier.
Download app'en, det sker automatisk ved at scanne QR koden på talkingstatues.com og du vil blive guidet rundt til de foreløbige 10 statuer, som du finder i Indre By. Du skal have en scanner app installeret på din smartphone f.eks. ScanLife, som du kan downloade gratis. Hver statue har også en QR-kode placeret på soklen. Når QR koden er scannet, begynder statuerne at tale til dig direkte på din telefon. Statuerne taler både dansk og engelsk og din smartphone finder automatisk det rigtige sprog via dine indstillinger.
Projektet er lavet og udført d. 13. september 2013 efter en original ide af David Fox fra Filmselskabet True Stories. Læs mere på vores hjemmeside talkingstatues.com
Copenhagen Vacation Travel Video Guide
Travel video about destination Copenhagen in Denmark.
Copenhagen is the capital of the Kingdom of Denmark and is situated on the east coast of Sæland Island on the Öresund, the link between the North Sea and the Baltic. It is a European capital of culture, home country of the Little Mermaid and a successful combination of Scandinavian elegance and Middle-European joie de vivre.
In 1167, Bishop Absalon of Roskilde was granted by King Valdemar I an area of land on Öresund, to which the small settlement of Havn also belonged. For the protection of both fishermen and traders, he built a fortress and the settlement developed into Kobenhavn, the Harbor of Merchants. Copenhagen was born and the fortress was continuously enlarged until in 1376, a castle was built on its foundation.
The huge Christiansborg Palace extends across the larger part of Slotsholmen, Castle Island and it has been Denmark's power base for hundreds of years. The huge statue in the square features King Frederik VII on horseback, a monarch known in Danish history as the 'King of Democracy'.
Each day, crowds of people make for Copenhagen's world famous landmark, The Little Mermaid, created by artist Edvard Erikson. Tiny and elegant and seated on a stone, she gazes yearningly across the sea oblivious to the city's hustle and bustle.
The Rundetårn is an unusual building that was built at the command of the Renaissance king, Christian IV. Its circular tower is 36 metres high and has a diameter of 15 metres. In place of a conventional stairway, royal architects Hans Van Steenwinkel constructed a winding 209 metre long ramp, thus the somewhat rotund king was able to travel without difficulty by carriage to the astrological observatory at the top!
Copenhagen is a friendly metropolis in which tolerance and openness are the order of the day, a 'City on the Sea' that fascinates all who experience it.
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