Sjømannsskolen, Maritime school in Ekebergskråninga, Norway
Sjømannsskolen is a four-story maritime school in Ekebergskråninga with four low corner towers and cladding of Iddefjord granite. The second floor features an observation balcony that was used for navigation training.
The building was constructed in 1917 following a competition-winning design by architects Bjercke and Eliassen titled 'Brede Seil'. It served as Oslo's center for maritime education until 1989.
Per Krohg's frescoes with zodiac signs decorate the main entrance, creating an artistic welcome for visitors. In front of the building stands Gunnar Utsond's sculpture Helhesten, which marks the outdoor space.
The building sits on elevated grounds with views toward Nesodden, Bærum, and central Oslo. The location provides clear sight lines across the surrounding area from the observation balcony.
The grounds contain some of Oslo's oldest cultural monuments with rock carvings dating back roughly 6000 years. These engravings show traces of the earliest human settlement in this region.
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