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Old Town, Oslo facts for kids

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Gamlebyen map 1900
Map of Old Town, Oslo from year 1900

Old Town is a part of the city of Oslo, Norway. It is the original town settlement of Oslo. The Norwegian royal family previously lived here. Here were also several churches and the home for the Bishop of Oslo. Today there are still ruins left of the old town, protected in parks.

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  • Clemenskirken1

    The ruins of St. Clement's Church, Oslo

  • Olavskloslobisp

    Current Oslo bishop's residence with the remains of St. Olav's Monastery as cellars

  • Mariakrk1

    Ruins of St. Mary's Church, seen to the north, the water level indicating the shore of the Middle Ages and the settlement buildings of Bjørvika in the background

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