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Kvadraturen, Historical neighborhood in central Oslo, Norway.

The district features a grid pattern of streets with straight lines between Akershus Fortress and Grensen, forming a structured Renaissance layout.

King Christian IV ordered the construction of this area in 1624 after a fire destroyed the previous settlement, establishing it as the new capital.

The Christiania Torv square contains a fountain with a hand sculpture marking the location where King Christian IV declared the new city location.

The district houses multiple government buildings, museums, restaurants, and commercial establishments within its rectangular street network system.

Rådmannsgården from 1626 and Anatomigården from 1640 represent the oldest preserved structures in the entire Oslo municipality.

Location: Oslo Municipality

GPS coordinates: 59.91077,10.74250

Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:34

Photography locations in Oslo

Oslo provides photography locations from the Opera House to Holmenkollen. The city presents modern architecture, museums, parks, and historical buildings. The viewpoints allow photographs of the city, fjord, and surrounding nature. The districts display Norwegian architecture from different periods.

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