Oslo Cathedral, Lutheran cathedral at Stortorvet, Norway.
Oslo Cathedral is a Lutheran cathedral standing on Stortorvet square in the heart of the Norwegian capital. The brick structure features baroque lines, a copper-clad tower, bronze entry doors and colorful glass windows in the chancel.
Construction took place between 1694 and 1697 after two earlier cathedrals had stood elsewhere in the city. The previous Holy Trinity church had burned down after fifty years, prompting officials to erect a replacement on this square.
The building received its cathedral designation when the diocese formed in 1925 and continues to serve as the parish church for residents in the city center. Royal weddings and state funerals take place here, making it a venue where civic and religious life meet.
The church welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Saturday between 10 AM and 4 PM, with Friday hours extending until midnight. Access is straightforward from the central square, within easy walking distance from the main train station and surrounding shopping streets.
Three pipe organs stand inside, including the main instrument built by Jan Ryde in 1997 for the building's 300th anniversary. Above the altar hangs a large painting from the 1730s depicting the crucifixion, created by Michael Rasch.
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