Norway, Oslo, Akershus Castle
Akershus Fortress (Norwegian: Akershus Festning) or Akershus Castle(Norwegian: Akershus slott) is a medieval castle that was built to protect Oslo, the capital of Norway. It has also been used as a prison. The first construction on the castle started around the late 1290s, by King Haakon V. The fortress has successfully survived all sieges, primarily by Swedish forces. In the early 17th c., the fortress was modernized and remodelled under the reign of the active King Christian IV, and got the appearance of a renaissance castle. The fortress was first used in battle in 1308. The fortress was strategically important for the capital, and therefore, Norway as well. Whoever ruled Akershus fortress ruled Norway. Akershus fortress is still a military area, but is open to the public daily until 9pm. In addition to the castle, the Norwegian Armed Forces Museum and the Norwegian Resistance Museum can be visited there. The Norwegian Ministry of Defence and Defence Staff Norway (armed forces headquarters) have a joint modern headquarters in the eastern part of Akershus Fortress. Norwegian Royalty have been buried in the Royal Mausoleum in the castle. A portion of the fortress was replicated at the Norway (Epcot) pavilion at Epcot Center theme park in Orlando, Florida.
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Location: Norway, Oslo, Akershus Castle
Photo credit: © Andreas Gkanatsios / Alamy / Afripics
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