Oslo Ladegård, Manor house museum in Gamlebyen, Norway
Oslo Ladegård is a baroque manor house located in Gamlebyen featuring a high hipped roof and symmetrical floor plan that reflect classical 18th-century design. The restored rooms display period furniture and paintings that show how people lived in earlier times.
The building was constructed in 1725 by Karen Toller on ground that previously held the Old Bishop's Palace. A medieval hall from the 13th century remains in the cellar, showing the site's long history beneath the current structure.
The manor functions as a concert venue on Wednesday evenings, hosting musical performances in rooms decorated with furniture and objects from the 17th and 18th centuries. These intimate settings give classical music a special connection to the past.
Guided tours are available on weekends from June through September in Norwegian, with group visits possible during other times of the year. Check ahead before visiting to confirm times and any special arrangements.
The cellar holds a sound and light exhibition showing burial customs from medieval times through the 1600s. This underground display connects the earlier buildings below to the manor above and tells stories of how the local community treated their dead.
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