Youngstorget, Heritage square in Sentrum, Oslo, Norway
Youngstorget is a central square in Oslo that links Storgata and Møllergata streets and is lined with colonnades on its perimeter. A fountain sits at its center, and the surrounding area houses shops, restaurants, and regular market stalls selling fresh goods.
The square was established in 1846 and was originally known as Nytorvet. It received its current name in 1951 to honor Jørgen Young, a wealthy politician and landowner who played a significant role in the city.
The square serves as a gathering place where locals and visitors move through cafes and market stalls that shape the rhythm of daily life in the city center. Its open layout and surrounding businesses create a natural meeting point for people from different parts of Oslo.
The square is accessible by multiple bus and tram lines that stop nearby, making it easy to reach from different parts of the city. The layout is straightforward and easy to navigate, with clear sightlines across the open space.
A 1926 painting by Sigurd Fosnes displayed in Restaurant Schrøder in St. Hanshaugen captures daily life on this square at a specific moment in time. This artwork offers a rare glimpse into how the place once looked and was used by people.
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