Frogner Manor, Heritage manor house in Frogner, Norway
Frogner Manor is a four-wing manor house arranged around a central courtyard with a covered entrance portico, situated at the southern edge of Frogner Park. Its rooms contain historical furnishings, art collections, and displays that document life and society in Oslo across different eras.
Construction began in the mid-1700s when Major Hans Jacob Scheel had a log house built, which still forms the central section of the manor today. Over subsequent generations, the building was expanded and reshaped until it gradually acquired its present four-wing form.
The manor has housed a museum for over a century, presenting exhibitions that trace how Oslo developed through different periods and what life was like for the city's prominent families. The rooms themselves offer insights into the values and daily routines of those who shaped the capital's growth.
The manor is open to visitors as part of the Oslo City Museum and sits at the southern edge of the park, making it easy to reach on foot. The rooms flow through the building via corridors and staircases, so wear comfortable shoes and allow time to walk through the different sections at your own pace.
The manor hosted a remarkable social event when United States President Ulysses S. Grant attended a gala dinner here in 1878. This visit shows how significant the house was to Oslo's wealthy society and the international connections it maintained.
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