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Tag: Royal Palace

NorwayOslo

Akershus Fortress and Oslo Harbour Promenade

Posted onMay 31, 2018August 24, 2018 Aker Brygge, Akershus Fortress, Europe, Norway, Oslo, Oslo Opera House, Royal Palace, Scandinavia Leave a Comment
Akershus Fortress Oslo

It was wet and gloomy the next day as we made our way to Akershus Fortress (Akershus Festning). The medieval fortress is perched high above the harbour and surrounded by defensive walls. Akershus Fortress was constructed to defend the city and its strategic position offers a clear view of enemies’ threats. Akershus has withstood...

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AmsterdamNetherlands

De Oude Kerk and the Dam Square

Posted onDecember 22, 2016January 20, 2018 Amsterdam, Amsterdam Travel Blog, Dam Square, De Oude Kerk, Europe, Royal Palace Leave a Comment
De Oude Kerk

We proceed on to De Oude Kerk (The Old Church) after returning from Zaanse Schans. It was originally built as a Catholic church but taken over by Dutch Protestant reformers. The reformers simplified the large interior and destroyed most Catholic ornamentation in it. The simplification presents a very spacious and different feel to the...

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