Oslo City Hall, Municipal building in central Oslo, Norway
Oslo City Hall is a municipal building in central Oslo made of red brick with two rectangular towers and a central section featuring broad window fronts. The structure stands directly at the harbor and reaches 66 meters (217 feet) in height, with the eastern tower built slightly wider than the western one.
Construction started in 1931 after a competition and continued through the German occupation during the Second World War. The official opening took place in May 1950, marking the 900th anniversary of the founding of Oslo.
The entrance hall displays murals by Norwegian painters showing everyday work, nature, and community gatherings throughout the country. Visitors walk freely through public rooms where these large-scale artworks from the 1930s and 1940s cover entire walls.
Free guided tours through the interior rooms take place daily and start at the main entrance facing the harbor. Public areas remain accessible outside tour hours, allowing visitors to move freely through halls and corridors.
A carillon in the eastern tower chimes every hour, playing both classical pieces and Norwegian folk tunes. The Nobel Peace Prize ceremony takes place each December in one of the large halls, drawing international attention to this building.
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