Frogner Park, Urban park in Frogner, Oslo, Norway.
Description
Frogner Park is a public park in Frogner, Oslo, Norway, that holds more than 200 bronze and granite sculptures across 45 hectares of landscaped grounds. The works stand along wide pathways, on open lawns, and around a central water feature that links different sections together.
History
The grounds originally formed part of the baroque garden at Frogner Manor, laid out around 1750. The city of Oslo purchased the estate in the early 20th century and opened the public park in 1914.
Culture
The park's creator, Gustav Vigeland, received the rare opportunity from the city council to realize his complete artistic vision in one location. His studio still stands near the park grounds, displaying plaster models and tools used for the works.
Practical
The grounds stay open around the clock every day, and several entrances sit near tram, bus, and metro stops. A full walk through all sections takes about one to two hours, depending on pace and interest.
Did you know?
The central column rises 14 meters (about 46 feet) and was carved from a single granite block into 121 intertwined human figures. Three stonemasons worked for nearly 14 years to finish the surface according to the artist's designs.
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