Although our first tour of Oslo was generally unmemorable, we did stop by this church where I was quite taken with how half of it looks like an entirely different church. The bottom half was a church in it's own right, however when they decided to expand the bricks used were no longer available so they went with a different seller, thus why there's a sharp divide in coloration between the bottom and top. The small bump in one corner that looks entirely out of place is actually a piece from two entirely separate churches. Said piece outlived both being burned down and now calls this eclectic patchwork church home. We were told by our guide it's a very Norwegian thing not to waste and to re-use building materials from other projects - you can see an example of this in the art piece She Lies which is made from leftover Opera House materials. All in all it's a quite interesting architectural spot, so I'd recommend walking by if you're in the area. read more

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Compared to other European (and other) cathedrals/churches I have visited, this one is very unique. The ceiling is covered with a colorful and beautiful mosaic depicting numerous Biblical scenes (both OT and NT). It also contains an enormous and beautiful organ, along with a large altar. All of the artifacts and decor here work very well together, and the building is beautiful. One recommendation I have is to check out the QR codes. They give you a great description and historical context of the different scenes in the church, and you can learn a lot from them. read more

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Oslo Cathedral is the 3rd Cathedral in the Norwegian Capital. Formerly Our Savior's Church the Church dates to 1694 and underwent renovation last from 2006 to 2010. Look to bronze doors and a high tower for architectural highlights, while the interior features elegant stained glass and modern paintings. read more

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Pretty church in Oslo, Norway. Unfortunately, the church was already closed when we arrived. If the interior is anything like the exterior of the church, then it must be very lovely also. Check it out if you have the time. read more

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Super beautiful church on the outside and inside. The church is less than 10mins walk from oslo train station and is beside this amazing " Cathedral Cafe." Their backyard is just amazing. read more

Beautiful cathedral, wedged in between traffic, markets and the railroad station. Once you go inside, if you're lucky and the organist is practicing, you are transported to a place of calm, no matter what your beliefs are. You can catch a concert or mass, or just sit quietly and reflect. It's a welcoming oasis to all. read more