Stortinget Parliament Building, Oslo, Norway
The parliament is situated in the middle of Karl Johansgate. It was built in 1861-66 by the swedish architect Emil Victor Langlet. In February 1814 the Danish Crown Prince Christian Frederik called together the most influential men in Norway to an assembly at Eidsvoll, and after months of discussions the Constitution was signed and sealed on the 17th of May 1814. The same day, Christian Frederik was elected King of a free, sovereign and independent Norway. With this, Norway had established its Constitution and founded its national assembly - the Storting, and 17th of May has been celebrated as the nationalday of Norway ever since.
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