Downtown Oslo

Walking Oslo

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August 21st 2012
September 10, 2011 7:00 A.M. on a cool, cloudy day found us in Oslo, Norway, the last full day of our 11 day Scandinavian/St. Petersburg cruise on the Emerald Princess. Today we planned a walking tour of downtown Oslo following a self-guided tour from Rick Steve's travel book. Our walk took us first past the harbor and City Hall. A few blocks later we were climbing the steps beside the ... read more

Europe » Norway » Eastern Norway » Oslo

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Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994. Conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with De... ... read more