Oslo is the largest and also the capital city of
Norway. Founded in the year of 1048 by "King Harald III of Norway",
the city was badly destroyed by fire in the year 1624. The "Danish Norwegian
King Christian IV" rebuilt the city and named it "Christiania".
Then, Oslo was an alternative name which became official in the year 1925.
Olso is the primary governmental, economic,
scientific and cultural centre of Norway, as well as a hub for shipping
industry, banking and trade in Norwegian. The place is also recognized as a
significant centre of nautical knowledge in"Europe and home to around nine
hundred and eighty firms as well as 8,500 workers within the nautical sector.
Oslo is also ranked as a "Beta World City
Plus" and honored as a Global city in studies carried out by
"Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network" in the year
2008. Taken as a whole, Oslo is recognized as the one of the most luxurious
city in the world.
Sightseeing in Oslo
Oslo is amazingly well equipped with galleries
and museums. Just within a walking distance, there are pleasant districts,
enjoying the shopping and street life. As a tourist you can start your journey
from "The Oslo Maritime Museums", which is worth viewing for those
who love adventures. Next, you can pay a visit to "Vigeland Sculpture
Park" where you can find one hundred and fifty bronze sculptures and
interesting stone. When you are in Oslo you cannot miss "The Oslo City Hall". The atrium of
the hall is fully decorated with some stunning murals and is worth seeing.
The "Akershus Fortress", a very old
castle funded in 1300, is also open to tourists. Finally, don’t forget about
the "Royal Palace of Norway" that always remains open for tourists
throughout the summer.
Airlines flying to Oslo
British Airways,KLM, Lufthansa Airlines, Air
France provide very cheap air fares to visit Oslo
