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 Internationally American |
Fritznersgate 15 Oslo 0264 Norway +47 22 44 3584 |
In the wake of World War II and Norway's membership in NATO, a considerable group of Americans came to live in Oslo. Many of them felt the need for a religious community of their own. Through individual gifts and financial support from their parent church body in the USA, this Modernist building in Fritznersgate was built by architects Søvik, Methri & Mattson of Northfield, Minnesota, and consecrated in October 1964. The bronze figure on the façade was made by professor Egon Weiner in 1967. The Congregation welcomes all baptised Christians, aiming to be "especially sensitive to the needs of people living in an international environment and those in intercultural marriages". Also, children will not be a problem, as they have a nursery. The style of worship is Lutheran, though at times simplified, and includes hymns from a variety of traditions. Holy Communion is celebrated on the first and third Sunday of the month. Sunday programme: September-May: 9:30a Sunday School and adult education; 11a Worship; Noon coffee fellowship. June-August: 10a contemporary service; Noon coffee fellowship. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Norway's most popular tourist attraction |
Kirkeveien Oslo 0268 Norway +47 22 54 2530 http://www.vigeland.museum.no |
Within Frognerparken is Vigeland Park, Norway's most popular tourist attraction famous for 200 sculptures by Norwegian sculptor, Gustav Vigeland. During the summer, the park's outdoor cafés and restaurants are always packed. Other areas are full of joggers, skaters and walkers. There is a playground and children are allowed to climb on the sculptures. Frognerbadet outdoor pool is located next to the park. The park is open around the clock all year round; admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ahmadiyya mosque |
Frognerveien 53 Oslo 0266 Norway |
The first mosque in Oslo became famous after being blown up by an unexploded Nazi bomb some 20 years ago. It survived, and still belongs to Oslo's only Ahmadiyya congregation, which is also building a new mosque at Furuset. A rather controversial congregation, the Ahmadiyya consider themselves an integral part of the Moslem family, while most other Moslems unfortunately think they are heretics. The Ahmadiyya congregation keeps a rather low profile, and does not want to attract attention by calling publicly for prayer, like traditional Mosques do. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Oslo's 1000-year history |
Frognerveien 67 Oslo 0266 Norway +47 22 43 4170 http://www.oslobymuseum |
Located in Frognerparken, by the Vigeland sculpture park, this museum takes you through Oslo's 1,000 years of history. As capital of Norway, though, its history is much shorter. You will find models of the old city (when it was called Christiania and Norway was part of Denmark) and of Akershus Fortress. The museum has its own multimedia show and also arranges guided tours of the city. On Sundays in May, April, September and October between 12pm and 4pm, two apartments are open to the public, decorated and equipped with authentic things from two different eras. These are located at Tøyengt. 38b and Sagvn. 8. Admission:adults NOK30; children NOK15. Review © 2007, Wcities |
