Eidsvoll 1814, Constitutional museum and civic building in Eidsvoll Verk, Norway.
Eidsvoll Manor is a neoclassical house in a valley near Oslo with symmetrical facades and grand halls. The interior displays furnishings and objects from the early 1800s that show how people lived at that time.
More than 100 representatives gathered here in 1814 to draft the foundations for an independent Norway. This assembly marked the end of Danish rule over the country.
The manor represents a pivotal moment when representatives came together to establish the rules that would govern their nation. Today, visitors can experience how those gatherings unfolded and understand what this place means in Norway's story.
The museum can be explored with guided tours offered in multiple languages. Visitors should know that access to some areas may be limited and it helps to check current conditions before arriving.
A narrow staircase hidden within the manor allowed assembly members to move about unseen and hold confidential talks. This detail reveals how important privacy was during those historically significant weeks.
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