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The Royal Palace in Oslo, Norway

Located in: Slottsplassen
Address: Slottsplassen 1, 0010 Oslo, Norway
Construction started: 1825
Architect: Hans Linstow
Opened: July 26, 1849
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Phone: +47 22 04 87 00
Number of rooms: 173

The Royal Palace of Oslo

Built in the first half of the 19th century, the Royal Palace of the Norwegian Kings has beautiful Neoclassical architecture. There is a statue of King Frederick V riding a horse in front of the palace.

During the summer guided tour season, English tours start every day at noon, 2, 2:20 and 4 p.m., but additional tours in Norwegian are available from 10 or 11 a.m. or noon to 5 p.m. Each ticket costs 135 kroner (approximately $16.50) for adults and 105 kroner (less than $13) for seniors, students and kids ages 3 to 12.