Statholdergaarden, Heritage site and restaurant in Kvadraturen, Oslo, Norway
Statholdergaarden is a manor house at the corner of Rådhusgata and Kirkegata in Oslo's old town, displaying building elements from the 1640s. The complex includes connected rooms with preserved details from its original period and a vaulted cellar space below ground level.
The house was built in the 1640s as a residence for royal officials in Oslo's growing city. Over time, the building served various prominent residents and later became a place for business and events.
The building takes its name from a royal administrator and shows how Oslo was shaped by powerful figures in the 1600s. Walking through the restored rooms gives a sense of daily life during that era.
The building is located at a central intersection in the old town that is easy to reach. Visitors can explore the historic rooms and should note that most activities there take place in the evening.
The vaulted cellars beneath the house date from the 17th century and retain the feel of thick walls and lower ceilings. This underground space offers a direct look at building techniques and ways of living from that era.
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