Oslo, Norway
Akershus Fortress
Akershus Fortress or Akershus Castle is a medieval castle in the Norwegian capital Oslo that was built to protect and provide a royal residence for the city. It is located on the banks of the Oslofjord. Since the Middle Ages the fortress has been the namesake and centre of the main fief and later main county of Akershus, which was originally one of Norway's four main regions and which included most of Eastern Norway.
- City
- Oslo
- Country
- Norway
- Category
- Museum
- Suggested visit
- About 120 minutes
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Background: Wikipedia