Universitetsgata 26, cultural property in Oslo, Norway
Universitetsgata 26 is a building in Oslo completed in 1871 as a meeting place for the Student Society. It features two main floors with a high cellar and displays classical architectural details typical of the late 19th century.
The building was acquired in 1859 and designed by architect Victor Emil Langlet, who also designed Norway's Parliament building. After 1919 it was expanded to serve various cultural and entertainment purposes, and during World War II it operated as a nightclub run by German soldiers.
The building served as a gathering place for student debates and cultural events in the late 1800s. Artists including Edvard Munch displayed their work there, making it an important venue for the city's artistic life.
The building is located in central Oslo at an easily accessible spot near other historical sites. Visitors can view the classical facade from outside and study the architectural details from the late 19th century period.
In 1941, Norwegian resistance fighters attempted to bomb the building when it was operating as a German nightclub, but the device failed to detonate. This failed attack is a quiet reminder of Norway's struggle during the occupation.
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