Uranienborg Church

Oslo, Norway

Uranienborg church was designed by Balthazar Lange and was consecrated on 22 December 1886. The building is given a sober Gothic feel and is decorated with stained glass by the artist Emanuel Vigeland. In 1930 the interior received its present form by architect Arnstein Arneberg. The church has 1020 seats.

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Holtegata 15, Oslo, Norway
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Founded: 1886
Category: Religious sites in Norway

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Kon (2 years ago)
A landmark in Oslo, you can see the tower with the green corroded copper roof from almost everywhere in the city. There is a small park with a big lawn nearby to spend your lunch break taking a sun bath (the sun always shines here ?) or read a book. A very peaceful place to relax.
Goran A. (2 years ago)
Big, Gothic cathedral standing on a hilltop and inviting people to go in when it is open of course ?
Andréas Driot (4 years ago)
A average sized church open for public to visit, beautiful and well constructed.
s Sebers (4 years ago)
Visiting from USA and the NewYears Day service was wonderful.
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